Description
Uzume is a dry sparkling rosé inspired by the combination of strawberries and cream.[3] Uzume is a collaboration with 12-Michelin-star chef Anne-Sophie Pic.[1] Uzume took 2.5 years to develop, during which MURI visited Maison Pic restaurant multiple times to fine-tune the flavours.[3]
Key Ingredients
Uzume uses carbonic maceration as one of three fermentation techniques applied to strawberries.[1] Carbonic maceration in Uzume involves sealing fresh strawberries inside a CO₂-rich tank with no oxygen and no added yeast, causing the berries to ferment from the inside out.[1] Uzume uses strawberries fermented in three different ways: carbonic maceration, lacto-fermentation, and with a wine yeast.[3] Uzume's creaminess comes from yoghurt whey included in the blend.[3] Uzume contains an ice-clarified tomato wine that adds complex savouriness to the blend.[3] Uzume includes vanilla that has been gently smoked over beechwood in MURI's smokery.[3] Uzume is a collaboration with Chef Anne-Sophie Pic described as a gastronomic take on strawberries and cream.[4]
Key Techniques
Uzume uses carbonic maceration as one of three fermentation techniques applied to strawberries.[1] Carbonic maceration in Uzume involves sealing fresh strawberries inside a CO₂-rich tank with no oxygen and no added yeast, causing the berries to ferment from the inside out.[1] Carbonic maceration produces fruit that is intensely jammy, floral, and aromatic, without cooked or stewed character.[1] Uzume uses strawberries fermented in three different ways: carbonic maceration, lacto-fermentation, and with a wine yeast.[3] Uzume contains an ice-clarified tomato wine that adds complex savouriness to the blend.[3] Uzume includes vanilla that has been gently smoked over beechwood in MURI's smokery.[3]
Tasting Notes
Carbonic maceration produces fruit that is intensely jammy, floral, and aromatic, without cooked or stewed character.[1] Uzume was inspired by strawberry and cream flavors and pairs with a salad of late summer tomatoes and mozzarella.[2] Uzume is a dry sparkling rosé inspired by the combination of strawberries and cream.[3] Uzume is a collaboration with Chef Anne-Sophie Pic described as a gastronomic take on strawberries and cream.[4]
Food Pairing Suggestions
Uzume was inspired by strawberry and cream flavors and pairs with a salad of late summer tomatoes and mozzarella.[2] Uzume is paired with a lobster dish at Maison Pic restaurant in Valence, and is recommended with shellfish, salads, and lightly grilled vegetables.[3]
References
- [1]Producerhttps://muri-drinks.com/en-uk/blogs/flavor-library/carbonic-maceration-uzume
- [2]Producerhttps://muri-drinks.com/en-uk/blogs/flavor-library/free-shipping-6-bottles
- [3]Producerhttps://muri-drinks.com/en-uk/blogs/flavor-library/uzume-anne-sophie-pic-collaboration
- [4]Producerhttps://muri-drinks.com/en-uk/collections/all-singles