About this wine
Cappuccetto Rosso (Italian for 'Little Red Riding Hood') is Azucca e Azucco's sparkling red — known in Japanese as Akazukin no Honne ('Little Red Riding Hood's True Feelings'). It is the red counterpart to the winery's blanc de blancs Ookami no Spumante, continuing the husband-and-wife winery's fairy-tale-themed naming across vintages. Made from estate-grown Lambrusco Grasparossa at their Kaze no Oka vineyard in Toyota, Aichi, the base wine is aged in old oak barrels before undergoing traditional-method secondary fermentation in the bottle, finishing as a dry Brut Rosso with a deep crimson color and bright forest-berry character. Unlike many of the winery's one-vintage-only cuvées, Cappuccetto Rosso has been released in multiple vintages (documented from around 2019 through 2024), making it one of Azucca e Azucco's recurring signature wines.
A rare 'red sparkling' made by the traditional method — approachable berry aromas with a bone-dry, food-friendly finish.
Sommelier's Note
"The rare red sibling to Ookami no Spumante — proof that Lambrusco-style sparkling reds can be every bit as serious as their white counterparts."
Food Pairings
The bright acidity and berry fruit of this dry sparkling red pair naturally with yakitori glazed in tare sauce, grilled duck, and simmered pork (buta no kakuni); its fine bubbles also cut through the richness of unagi kabayaki.
When to drink it
Celebratory toasts, izakaya-style gatherings, and pairing with grilled or glazed dishes.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Lambrusco Grasparossa
- Style
- Sparkling
- Price Range
- ¥5,100-5,800 (reference estimate based on ¥5,100 pre-tax retail price observed at Japanese wine shops; varies by vintage/retailer)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% estate-grown Lambrusco Grasparossa from the Kaze no Oka vineyard. Base wine aged in old oak barrels, then undergoes méthode traditionnelle (bottle-fermented) secondary fermentation, finished as a dry (Brut) rosso. Multiple vintages released (documented c.2019-2024), each in limited quantity through the winery's reservation sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the name Cappuccetto Rosso mean?
- It's Italian for 'Little Red Riding Hood,' pairing with the winery's white sparkling 'Ookami no Spumante' (the Wolf's Spumante) as a fairy-tale-themed set.
- What grape is Cappuccetto Rosso made from?
- 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa grown at Azucca e Azucco's own Kaze no Oka vineyard in Toyota, Aichi.
- Is Cappuccetto Rosso sweet or dry?
- It is finished as a dry (Brut) rosso, with fresh forest-berry aromas rather than sweetness.
- What food pairs well with Cappuccetto Rosso?
- Grilled or glazed dishes such as tare-basted yakitori, roast duck, and simmered pork work especially well.
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