About Asuka Syrah
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Syrah
- Price Range
- ¥4,490
Asuka Syrah is a single-varietal Syrah red from Asuka Wine, a family winery founded in 1934 in Habikino, Osaka that farms more than 30 grape varieties on its own Osaka Eco-Certified vineyards, with Syrah listed among the winery's official grape-variety categories. According to the official product listing, this medium-bodied 2020 vintage shows the black-fruit and white-pepper character typical of Syrah, wrapped in floral (violet) aromatics with notes of black cherry and vanilla, and a long finish. It is bottled at 720ml and priced at ¥4,490 (tax included); as of this listing it is marked sold out on the official shop.
A rare single-varietal Syrah from a Japanese winery — the white-pepper spice and violet aromatics make it a distinctive expression worth seeking out, availability permitting.
New to wine?
An approachable way to try Japanese Syrah — its spice and dark-fruit balance make it easy to enjoy without prior Syrah experience.
Food Pairings
The white-pepper spice and black-fruit character pair well with pepper-crusted grilled meats, lamb, and game. On the Japanese side, it complements soy-glazed dishes such as yakitori tare or unagi kabayaki, where the wine's spice and fruit balance the sweet-savory sauce.
When to drink it
Good for a dinner featuring grilled or peppered meats, or as a gift for someone curious about Japanese-grown Syrah.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Syrah, medium-bodied, 2020 vintage, bottled at 720ml. Official shop price ¥4,490 (tax included); listed as sold out on the official site at time of research. No ABV is disclosed on the official product page. Aromatics per the official listing: violet, white pepper, black cherry, vanilla. The wine is categorized simply under 'Red Wine' on the official shop, not under Asuka's named series (Vintage / Standard / Special Wine / Limited).
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 Syrah made from?
- It is a single-varietal wine made 100% from Syrah, grown among the more than 30 varieties Asuka Wine cultivates on its own Habikino, Osaka vineyards.
- What does it taste like?
- The official listing describes black fruit and white pepper aromas typical of Syrah, wrapped in floral (violet) notes, with a long finish; detected aromatics include black cherry and vanilla.
- Is Asuka Syrah currently available?
- As of this research, the 2020 vintage (720ml, ¥4,490 tax included) is listed as sold out on Asuka Wine's official online shop.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Its pepper and dark-fruit character suits pepper-crusted grilled meats and lamb, as well as Japanese dishes glazed in sweet soy sauce such as yakitori tare or unagi kabayaki.
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