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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Umeshu is a white grape variety, with its roots in N/A, Japan.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to sweet plum, sour cherry, floral and fruity.
It is planted most seriously in Japan.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
On other labels it goes by umeshu and ume liqueur.
At the table it suits cheese, sushi, desserts, spicy foods and seafood.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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cheese
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sushi
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desserts
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spicy foods
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seafood
Also labelled.
umeshu, ume liqueur.
Bottles to look for.
- Asahi Shuzo Dassai '23' Umeshu, Japan
- Choya 'Kishu' Umeshu, Japan
- Choya 'Sarari Toshita' Umeshu, Japan
- Choya 'The Choya' Aged 3 Year Umeshu, Japan
- Choya 'The Choya' Black Umeshu, Japan
- Choya 'The Choya' Single Year Golden Umeshu, Japan
- Choya 'The Choya' Single Year Umeshu, Japan
- Choya Classic Umeshu, Japan
Umeshu: common questions
01.What does Umeshu taste like?+
Umeshu tastes of sweet plum, sour cherry, floral and fruity. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Umeshu from?+
Umeshu originates in N/A, Japan.
03.Where is Umeshu grown?+
The key regions for Umeshu are Japan.
04.What food pairs with Umeshu?+
Pour it with cheese, sushi, desserts, spicy foods and seafood.
05.What else is Umeshu called?+
Umeshu is also labelled umeshu and ume liqueur.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Japan.