About Ryomu Red (Muscat Bailey A)
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥2,500
- Alcohol
- 12%
Ryomu Red is a story-driven Muscat Bailey A red from Asuka Wine (Habikino, Osaka), part of the 2024-vintage 'Ryomu' line. Its defining feature is a yeast strain isolated and cultivated from the moat water of Hakayama Kofun, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group, giving the wine a romantic link to the ancient burial mounds of Habikino. Light-bodied and on the sweeter side, it shows charming aromas of strawberry, cherry, candy, and cotton candy. Sold only in a 750ml bottle at 2,500 yen (tax included).
A rare cuvée where the yeast itself carries the terroir's history — fermented with a strain cultured from an ancient Kofun moat, it is a genuinely one-of-a-kind expression of Habikino.
New to wine?
Soft tannins and a touch of sweetness make this an easy, story-rich entry point into Japanese wine — especially for anyone drawn to history.
Food Pairings
Its soft tannins and gentle sweetness pair naturally with soy-sauce-based Japanese dishes such as yakitori with tare, teriyaki chicken, and simmered root vegetables (nimono).
When to drink it
A fitting choice for a casual dinner, a toast to local history, or a gift with a genuine story behind it — such as for someone interested in the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group World Heritage site.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Muscat Bailey A, 2024 vintage, 12% ABV, sold exclusively in 750ml bottles at ¥2,500 (tax included). Fermented with a proprietary yeast strain isolated and cultured (by a local agricultural/environmental research institute) from the moat water of Hakayama Kofun, part of the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group World Heritage site in Habikino, Osaka — the winery's home city. Listed on the official shop simply under the 'Red Wine' category rather than one of Asuka Wine's four 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 makes Ryomu Red unique?
- It is fermented with a yeast strain isolated and cultured from the moat water of Hakayama Kofun, part of the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group World Heritage site in Habikino, Osaka — a direct link between the wine and the region's ancient history.
- What does Ryomu Red taste like?
- It is a light-bodied, slightly sweet Muscat Bailey A red with charming aromas of strawberry, cherry, candy, and cotton candy, and soft, approachable tannins.
- What food pairs well with Ryomu Red?
- Its gentle sweetness and soft tannins pair naturally with soy-sauce-based Japanese dishes such as yakitori with tare, teriyaki chicken, and simmered root vegetables.
- What vintage and size is Ryomu Red sold in?
- It is a 2024-vintage Japanese wine sold exclusively in a 750ml bottle at 2,500 yen (tax included) through Asuka Wine's official shop.
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