Saicho - Hojicha Sparkling Tea the grapes are harvested manually

the grapes are harvested manually by a team of around thirty people

creating a noticeable vinous quality in these exceptionally soft and delicate wines

The decade of the 1980s saw quality improvements under Michel Chapoutier’s leadership over the vineyards and winemaking facilities

The soil in this site is very heaving in calcium carbonate

and then in 1954 bottled a part of this harvest

Saicho - Hojicha Sparkling Tea the grapes are harvested manuallyOriginating in Kyoto in the 1920s as a way of utilizing leftover leaves, stems, stalks and twigs, Hojicha is a roasted green tea from Japan. The tea has a deep umami character and notes of nori seaweed, roasted hazelnut and delicate smoke, with dry and woody tannins. Pairs well with sushi or mushroom risotto.