About Sparkling Wine Ume
- Style
- Sparkling
- Grape Varieties
- Ume (Plum)
- Price Range
- ¥1,760
- Alcohol
- 6%
A semi-sparkling wine from Agricoa Echigo Winery in Niigata, Japan, made by blending white wine with domestic Ume (Japanese plum) juice. Unlike a pure grape wine, this is a fruit-forward blend: the white wine base provides structure while the plum juice contributes bright acidity and a distinctly Japanese fruit character. Sweet and gently sparkling at just 6% ABV, it is easygoing and especially popular with women and wine beginners looking for a cocktail-like, refreshing drink. Bottled at 500ml.
Not a conventional grape wine but a distinctive white-wine-and-plum blend — a uniquely Japanese, low-ABV sparkling treat best served well chilled.
New to wine?
A gentle, low-alcohol introduction to sparkling wine — sweet, fruity, and easy to enjoy even for those new to wine.
Food Pairings
The producer recommends pairing with cashew nuts, fried fish (fish fry), and avocado. It also works well with light Japanese appetizers, tempura, and mild cheeses thanks to its bright acidity and gentle sweetness.
When to drink it
Casual toasts, aperitifs, and relaxed gatherings where a light, fruity sparkling drink fits best.
Terroir & Winemaking
A blended fruit sparkling wine: white wine is combined with domestic Ume (Japanese plum) juice and lightly carbonated (semi-sparkling). ABV 6%, sweet style, bottled at 500ml.
About the producer
Agricoa Echigo WineryNiigata's snow-cellar pioneer of European wine grapes since 1975南魚沼市, 新潟県 · Founded 1975Visit the producer page →More wines from Agricoa Echigo Winery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this made from grapes or plums?
- It is a blend of white wine (grape-based) and domestic Ume (Japanese plum) juice, not a pure varietal grape wine or a 100% fruit wine.
- What does it taste like?
- Sweet with bright plum acidity and gentle, semi-sparkling bubbles — refreshing and easy to drink, similar to a fruity cocktail.
- What is the alcohol content?
- 6% ABV, making it a lighter option compared to standard table wines.
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