CuvéeNaganoRed

Château Azumino Special Reserve

シャトー安曇野 スペシャルリザーブ

Azumino Winery

About Château Azumino Special Reserve

Style
Red
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Price Range
¥7,260
tax included, standard 750ml bottle

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.

Sommelier's Note

Azumino Winery's top cuvée — a genuinely age-worthy Bordeaux blend that proves Nagano can produce serious, structured reds.

New to wine?

For those ready to explore a fuller-bodied, more complex Japanese red.

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.

Terroir & Winemaking

Bordeaux-style blend of estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc at 700m elevation, aged 12 months in oak barrels.

About the producer

Azumino WineryClear, terroir-driven wines from the Northern Alps' foot安曇野市, 長野県 · Founded 2008Visit the producer page →

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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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