Château Azumino Special Reserve
シャトー安曇野 スペシャルリザーブ
Azumino Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Cabernet Franc
About this wine
The flagship red of the Château Azumino premium line, a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grown in estate vineyards at 700m altitude and aged 12 months in oak barrels. Full-bodied with layered complexity from tannin, acidity, and fruit.
For those ready to explore a fuller-bodied, more complex Japanese red.
Sommelier's Note
"Azumino Winery's top cuvée — a genuinely age-worthy Bordeaux blend that proves Nagano can produce serious, structured reds."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with red meat courses such as steak or venison, and with rich, slow-cooked stews.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations and premium gifting.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥7,260 (tax included, standard 750ml bottle)
Terroir & Winemaking
Bordeaux-style blend of estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc at 700m elevation, aged 12 months in oak barrels.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Château Azumino Special Reserve?
- It is a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, all estate-grown at 700m elevation.
- What does it taste like?
- Full-bodied with layered tannin, fresh acidity, and concentrated dark fruit developed over 12 months in oak.
- What is the best food pairing?
- Steak, venison, and rich slow-cooked stews are ideal pairings.
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