About Asuka Harmo Noir
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Almonoir
- Price Range
- ¥4,000-4,500
- Alcohol
- 12%
Asuka Harmo Noir is a red wine made from 100% Almonoir, a rare Japanese grape variety bred by crossing Cabernet Sauvignon with Zweigeltrebe, grown in Asuka Wine's estate vineyards in Habikino, Osaka. Medium-bodied with aromas of cherry, plum, cassis, and vanilla, it balances rich fruit character with bright acidity and a firm but refined tannin structure. The wine has been produced across multiple vintages (recent releases include 2022, 2023, and 2024), and was notably served at the 2019 G20 Osaka Summit.
One of the very few wines in the world made from Almonoir, a Japanese-bred Cabernet Sauvignon x Zweigeltrebe cross — its balance of fruit, acidity, and tannin earned it a place on the table at the 2019 G20 Osaka Summit.
New to wine?
A distinctive, easy-to-approach red made from a grape variety that exists almost nowhere else — a great way to try something uniquely Japanese.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with grilled or roasted meats, hearty mushroom dishes, and Japanese cuisine such as soy-sauce-based simmered dishes, yakitori, or sukiyaki.
When to drink it
Dinner with grilled or simmered meat dishes; a conversation-starting gift for wine enthusiasts.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% Almonoir, a proprietary Japanese grape variety developed by Asuka Wine through a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zweigeltrebe, grown in the winery's Osaka Eco-Certified estate vineyards in Habikino, Osaka. ABV 12%. Multiple vintages have been released (2022-2024).
About the producer
Asuka WineOsaka's 90-year winery, from own vines to bottle羽曳野市, 大阪府 · Founded 1934Visit the producer page →More wines from Asuka Wine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Asuka Harmo Noir made from?
- It is made from 100% Almonoir, a rare Japanese grape variety bred by Asuka Wine through a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zweigeltrebe.
- What does Asuka Harmo Noir taste like?
- A medium-bodied red with aromas of cherry, plum, cassis, and vanilla, balancing rich fruit character with bright acidity and firm but refined tannins.
- What food pairs well with Asuka Harmo Noir?
- It pairs well with grilled or roasted meats, mushroom dishes, and Japanese dishes such as sukiyaki, yakitori, or soy-sauce-based simmered dishes.
- Is Asuka Harmo Noir a notable wine?
- Yes — it was one of the wines served at the 2019 G20 Osaka Summit, reflecting Asuka Wine's reputation for quality estate-grown Japanese wine.
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