About Akane Barrel Aged
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Saperavi, Seyval 13053
- Price Range
- ¥1,980-3,080
- Alcohol
- 12
Akane Barrel Aged is a dry, medium-bodied red wine from Amanohashidate Winery in Miyazu, Kyoto, made primarily from Saperavi grown in Kyoto and blended with Seyval 13053. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels, it shows a bright ruby-red color, toasty oak aroma, gentle tannins, and the vivid, fruity acidity characteristic of Saperavi. Like all of the winery's wines, it is produced from 100% domestically grown grapes without heat pasteurization.
A rare chance to taste Saperavi — a Georgian grape better known for deep tannic reds — reimagined as a bright, food-friendly Japanese red with real acidity and structure.
New to wine?
An approachable, fruit-forward red with gentle tannins — a friendly introduction to Japanese-grown Saperavi.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with grilled or roasted meats, yakitori, and Japanese dishes simmered in soy sauce and dashi, where its bright acidity cuts through richness.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, casual gatherings, or as a souvenir from the Tango region of Kyoto.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% domestically grown Saperavi and Seyval 13053 from Kyoto. Non-heat-treated (raw) winemaking preserves the fruit's natural character. Aged approximately 12 months in oak barrels. ABV 12%.
About the producer
Amanohashidate WineryCoastal, near-organic winemaking beside Amanohashidate宮津市, 京都府 · Founded 2001Visit the producer page →More wines from Amanohashidate Winery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Akane Barrel Aged made from?
- It is made primarily from Saperavi, a Georgian red grape known for vivid acidity, blended with Seyval 13053, and aged 12 months in oak barrels.
- Is Akane Barrel Aged sweet or dry?
- It is a dry (karakuchi), medium-bodied red wine.
- What food does it pair with?
- It pairs especially well with Japanese dishes such as soy-sauce-simmered fish, yakitori, and grilled meats.
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