About Taiyou
- Style
- Red, Sparkling
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥800-1,100
- 330ml; estimated from the winery's semi-sparkling series pricing, exact retail price not publicly listed
- Alcohol
- 5.5%
A low-alcohol, semi-sparkling red made from Muscat Bailey A, named "Taiyou" (Sun) with a sun-motif label painted by artist Mikio Ban. Part of a trio of nigori (cloudy) semi-sparkling wines alongside "Tsuki" and "Uchu." Light, sweet, and gently fizzy at just 5.5% ABV.
A playful, low-alcohol red fizz that shows this workshop isn't afraid to break winemaking conventions.
New to wine?
With its low alcohol and soft sweetness, an approachable first taste of sparkling red wine.
Food Pairings
Easygoing with light snacks, fruit-based desserts, and casual gatherings; its low alcohol and gentle sweetness make it a versatile everyday pour.
When to drink it
Light celebrations, daytime gatherings, dessert pairing
Terroir & Winemaking
Muscat Bailey A vinified as a lightly cloudy (nigori), semi-sparkling red at 5.5% ABV, bottled in 330ml.
About the producer
Ajimu Chiisana Wine KoubouSmall-batch, 100% local grape wines crafted with gentle, traditional methods.宇佐市, 大分県 · Founded 2010Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Taiyou made from?
- Taiyou is a semi-sparkling red made from Muscat Bailey A.
- How strong is Taiyou?
- It's a low-alcohol wine at 5.5% ABV, sold in 330ml bottles.
- What does Taiyou taste like?
- Light, sweet, and gently fizzy — a cloudy (nigori) style semi-sparkling red that's easy to drink.
- Is Taiyou related to other wines from this winery?
- Yes — it's part of a nigori semi-sparkling trio alongside "Tsuki" (white) and "Uchu" (white), all labeled with artwork by painter Mikio Ban.
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