Question 1

What is Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs?

Accepted Answer

Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs is Coco Farm's flagship traditional-method sparkling wine, 100% Chardonnay drawn from estate plots in Ashikaga (Tochigi) and contract vineyards further north. The 2017 release is a brut bottling, fermented with native yeast and finished in the underground barrel cellar carved into the hillside above the winery. Coco Farm's slopes sit on Jurassic bedrock (clastic rocks, chert and basalt under shallow loam) at 50 to 200 metres, with 38-degree average vineyard inclines that demand every step be done by hand. The social mission of Kokoromi Gakuen, founded in 1969, runs through the operation, with residents working alongside permanent staff. 11.8% gives a low-alcohol, high-acid sparkling wine with a saline-citrus profile and the precision Coco Farm draws out of Japanese Chardonnay.

Question 2

Where is Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs from?

Accepted Answer

Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs is from Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan, produced by Coco Farm & Winery. It is imported to the US by D-I Wine.

Question 3

How is Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs made?

Accepted Answer

Chardonnay harvested in 2017 at the Kimura Farm in Yoichi, Hokkaido, fermented with wild yeast at 10R Winery then transported to Coco Farm Winery for secondary fermentation and aging.

Question 4

What vintage is Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs?

Accepted Answer

The current release of Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs is the 2017 vintage.

Question 5

What grapes are used in Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs?

Accepted Answer

Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs is made from 100% Chardonnay in Japan.

Question 6

Where can I buy Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs?

Accepted Answer

Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs is available through D-I Wine, a New York City-based importer. Trade customers (restaurants, wine bars, retailers) can access wholesale pricing at d-i.wine/trade. Contact trade@d-i.wine for distribution inquiries.

Question 7

Is Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs a good by-the-glass (BTG) sparkling wine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs is widely used as a by-the-glass sparkling wine in restaurants and wine bars across New York City. Its 11.8% ABV, and accessible price point make it an ideal BTG pour for on-premise beverage programs.

Question 8

Is Kita no NOVO Blanc de Blancs organic?

Accepted Answer

The vines grow in Gravel and sandy loam.

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