Choya Dry Ume Wine 75 cl 10%

In Japan, many good meals don't start with wine from grapes, but with ume – a small, tart stone fruit related to plums and apricots. Choya Dry Ume Wine is the dry take on this tradition, made to accompany the food rather than overpower it.

Expert's description

Choya Dry Ume Wine is a Japanese fruit wine from Choya, made from the ume fruit, at 10% alcohol.

Choya Umeshu Co. has specialised in ume-based drinks for decades and is today one of Japan's best-known producers of umeshu and ume wine. Where the classic Choya style is made by steeping the fruit in alcohol and sugar, the Dry version is instead fermented directly from ripe ume fruit, giving a drier, more restrained sweetness than the original.

Taste

The taste is mild and fruity with a fine, balanced sweetness and a tart core from the ume fruit, reminiscent of a cross between plum and apricot.

Specifications

Name: Choya Dry Ume Wine
Producer: Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd.
Region/Country: Japan
Type: Ume fruit wine
Main ingredient: Ume fruit
ABV: 10%
Size: 75 cl
Allergens: Sulphites
EAN number: 4017871800017
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed lightly chilled, as an accompaniment to sushi, sashimi, or other Japanese food.

Did you know?

The ume fruit cannot be eaten raw, as it's too sour and tart in its natural form – it's only once it's steeped in alcohol or fermented that the soft, rounded flavour Choya is known for emerges.

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Frequently asked questions about Choya Dry Ume Wine

What is ume fruit?

Ume is a small, tart stone fruit from Japan, related to plums and apricots. It's traditionally used for umeshu and ume wine, but can't be eaten raw due to its tartness.

What's the difference between Dry and the original Choya?

Choya Dry is fermented directly from ripe ume fruit, giving a drier, more restrained sweetness, while the original version is made by steeping the fruit in alcohol and sugar.

How is Choya Dry Ume Wine best served?

It's best enjoyed lightly chilled, ideally alongside sushi, sashimi, or other Japanese dishes, where its tart fruit flavour complements the food.

How strong is Choya Dry Ume Wine?

It has an alcohol content of 10%, making it milder than most spirits and more comparable to a light wine.

Does it contain additives?

Choya Dry Ume Wine is made with no added colouring.

How do I store an opened bottle?

Store it upright, in a cool place, and ideally in the refrigerator after opening, as it's a wine-based drink. You can also browse our full range of Liqueur.