About Asuka Wine Kawachi Jozo Red
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥1,650
- 720ml, official shop price
Kawachi Jozo Red is a value-priced daily red wine from Asuka Wine, the family winery founded in Habikino, Osaka in 1934. Unlike the estate's single-vineyard bottlings, this line is made from purchased Muscat Bailey A grapes with the explicit aim of an approachable everyday wine at an accessible price. It is light-bodied with soft, restrained tannins and moderate acidity, built for fresh, fruit-forward drinking rather than aging — no vintage is stated on the official listing, and the winery ships the most recent lot available. Bottled at 720ml, it is recommended served slightly chilled (13-15°C) in a white wine glass to highlight its bright red-fruit character.
Asuka Wine's most accessible red — a straightforward, fruit-driven Muscat Bailey A built purely for everyday enjoyment rather than complexity.
New to wine?
A gentle, low-tannin introduction to Japanese red wine — light, fruity, and easy to drink chilled.
Food Pairings
A versatile everyday red that suits soy-sauce based Japanese dishes such as yakitori (tare), teriyaki chicken, and simmered nikujaga, as well as casual pizza and light charcuterie.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, casual home gatherings, and relaxed weeknight drinking.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from purchased Muscat Bailey A grapes grown in the Kawachi area of Osaka, positioned as Asuka Wine's everyday value line (as distinct from its estate single-vineyard series). No vintage is indicated on the official product page; the winery ships whichever lot is currently in stock. Bottled at 720ml; recommended serving temperature 13-15°C in a white wine glass. JAN: 4939093301014.
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 is Kawachi Jozo Red made from?
- It is made from purchased Muscat Bailey A grapes grown in the Kawachi area of Osaka.
- What does it taste like?
- It is light-bodied with restrained tannins and moderate acidity, made to be fresh and fruit-forward rather than tannic or complex.
- What food does it pair with?
- It pairs well with soy-sauce based Japanese dishes like yakitori and nikujaga, as well as casual pizza.
- What is the recommended serving temperature?
- The official listing recommends serving it slightly chilled at 13-15°C in a white wine glass.
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