Domaine Nakajima "Cabernet Franc" Grape_Mtsvane It’s important to understand that

It’s important to understand that Elbling here feels like something of a religion

The mountain's geology sets it apart: Sausal predates the Alps and was never underwater

5 hectares of vines originally belonging to André’s father

and then as a winemaker with Hans & Anita Nittnaus for the next three years

Domaine Nakajima "Cabernet Franc" Grape_Mtsvane It’s important to understand thatGrapes: Cab Franc Region: Nagano, Japan Vintage: 2024 Viticulture: Organic Soils: Limestone Vinification: Hand destemmed and fermented with native yeasts. It undergoes a 2. 5 week fermentation in a resin tank filled with CO2, followed by pressing in a hydraulic basket press. Aging: The wine is then aged for 10 months in used 225 liter oak barrels, with minimal sulfites added before bottling. It is unfined and unfiltered. Fining or Filtering: None