A.I.R. Distillations Awa Shiso

A.I.R. Distillations Awa Shiso

“Awa” (泡) stands for delicate, sparkling bubbles. Awa Shiso brings that same refinement: a gentle mousse, layered aromas, and a mature, gastronomic style.

Type: Sparkling 

Nose: Fresh, green, herbal aroma with a vegetal undertone; very crisp thanks to fresh shiso.

Palate: A hint of fruit - cherry and blossom - alongside  nuttiness and spiciness (black pepper).

Finish: Pandan comes to the fore and lingers, creating  a layered impression of brioche and woody notes. Tannins dry the mouth in a bright, refreshing way.
€28,00 EUR
Colour White
Alcohol % <0,5%
Producer A.I.R. Distillations
Country Belgium
Volume 0,75 L
Description

Style:

A terroir-driven vintage Champagne, combining richness, texture, and mineral precision. Elegant and gastronomic, with a distinctive saline finish.

Vineyard:

Located in Trigny, in the Montagne de Reims. Produced from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay sourced from the Chevillevy, Jardin (planted in 2013), and Marisson (planted in 1978) parcels on clay and sandy soils. The estate is organically farmed.

Winery:

Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for one year in 2.2 hL French oak barrels. Bottled by hand, riddled manually, and disgorged in December 2023. Extra Brut (5 g/L dosage) with no fining or filtration.

Production:

Limited production of 930 bottles from the 2019 vintage.

Nose / Palate:

Ripe citrus, orchard fruit, brioche, and subtle oak notes. Rich and textured, with vibrant acidity, pronounced minerality, and a distinctive saline finish that reflects the wine's terroir.

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A.I.R. Distillations

A.I.R. Distillations

Since 2018 founders Alexander Scott Jones, Ina Simone Averhals, and Ruben Van Aken have been exploring distillation techniques and botanicals.

After countless maceration and distillation trials with rare herbs, distillates emerged with unprecedented aromatic profiles. This was followed by years of research into a technique  they call “botanical ageing”. This technique involves reconstructing single-botanical distillates into complex flavour profiles, harmoniously composed of primary, secondary and tertiary aromas. These pure profiles are supported by juices from fruit varieties, heirloom cultivars, grapes and unfiltered verjus. In this way, the first ready-to-serve alternatives for wine moments were created, with exceptional purity, straight from the field.

Today research at A.I.R. is ongoing with a single objective: a new generation of drinks. Seven years of development has resulted in distillates that are precise, clean and aromatically deep.
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