About Eroica Rosso
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥2,500-3,000
Eroica Rosso is a red wine from 8 vin-yard MISAKA (New Yamanashi Wine Brewing) in Fuefuki, Yamanashi, blending Merlot with Japan's indigenous Muscat Bailey A. Unlike the winery's single-origin, 100% Misaka-grown lines, Eroica Rosso is crafted as a blend of domestic grapes and imported wine, designed as an accessible medium-to-full-bodied red. It offers an aromatic profile of dark plum and black cherry accented by sweet spice notes, with soft, well-integrated tannins that make it approachable even for those who find red wine's tannic grip challenging. Medium-full body (中重口), 13% ABV, bottled at 720ml.
A friendly, approachable red that shows how Muscat Bailey A's soft fruitiness can be rounded out with Merlot structure — a solid everyday choice rather than a showpiece.
New to wine?
A gentle, fruit-forward entry point into red wine — soft tannins and no harsh bitterness make it easy to enjoy for those new to reds.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with grilled and glazed meats, and savory Japanese dishes such as sukiyaki, yakitori, and soy-sauce based simmered dishes (nimono), where its soft tannins and dark-fruit sweetness echo the umami and sweetness of the sauce.
When to drink it
Ideal for casual dinners, family gatherings, and everyday meals with Japanese home cooking.
Terroir & Winemaking
A blend of Merlot and Japanese-grown Muscat Bailey A, combining domestic grapes with imported wine — a different production approach from the winery's 100% Misaka-estate lines. Vinified to a medium-full body at 13% ABV, bottled at 720ml, with an emphasis on soft, rounded tannins and fruit purity.
About the producer
8 VineyardConnoisseur's Award winner at the 8th Japan Winery Award 2025 — a JA Fuefuki cooperative winery in Misaka Town producing 100% estate-grown wines from Japan's top grape-growing city, with 60-year-old Muscat Bailey A vines and a flagship Koshu that won the 2021 SAKURA AWARD.笛吹市, 山梨県 · Founded 1963Visit the producer page →More wines from 8 Vineyard
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Eroica Rosso taste like?
- It has aromas of dark plum and black cherry with a touch of sweet spice, soft integrated tannins, and a medium-full body at 13% ABV.
- What food should I pair it with?
- It pairs especially well with Japanese dishes seasoned with soy sauce and sugar, such as sukiyaki, yakitori, and simmered nimono dishes, as well as grilled meats.
- Is it suitable for red wine beginners?
- Yes — its soft, mellow tannins and fruit-forward character make it an approachable choice for those who usually find red wines too tannic.
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