About Additive-Free Red Wine (Dry)
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Concord
- Price Range
- ¥1,100-1,300
- Alcohol
- 11.5%
Additive-Free Red Wine (Dry) is produced by Chateau Katsunuma, a historic winery founded in 1877 in Katsunuma-cho, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Made from Concord grapes and bottled at 720ml with 11.5% ABV, this wine is brewed entirely without added antioxidants (sulfites) or preservatives, letting the natural character of the fruit come through. Despite the naturally sweet-leaning aroma typical of Concord, it is finished as a dry-style wine with restrained sweetness and a clean, easy-drinking profile. Its screw-cap closure makes it convenient to reseal and store in the refrigerator once opened. Because no preservatives are used, the winery recommends drinking it soon after opening rather than cellaring it.
A rare additive-free dry red from one of Japan's oldest wineries — Concord's natural aromatics come through cleanly, with sweetness kept firmly in check for a genuinely dry, food-friendly finish.
New to wine?
An approachable, easy-to-drink dry red with no added preservatives — a gentle first step for those curious about additive-free wine.
Food Pairings
Chateau Katsunuma itself suggests pairing this wine with spring rolls (harumaki) and seared bonito (katsuo no tataki). Its restrained tannins and clean dry finish also make it a comfortable match for everyday Japanese home cooking, grilled chicken, and mild cheeses.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, casual home cooking, and light gatherings where an easy-drinking dry red is welcome.
Terroir & Winemaking
Brewed without added antioxidants (sulfites) or preservatives, using Concord grapes. Bottled at 720ml, 11.5% ABV, with a resealable screw-cap closure. Because it contains no preservatives, the producer recommends consuming it soon after opening rather than aging it.
About the producer
Chateau KatsunumaA historic pioneer of Japanese wine with 140 years of tradition.甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 1877Visit the producer page →More wines from Chateau Katsunuma
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this wine sweet or dry?
- It is a dry-style wine. While made from aromatic Concord grapes, the winery ferments it to keep sweetness restrained and tannins soft, resulting in a clean, easy-drinking dry finish.
- What does 'additive-free' mean for this wine?
- Chateau Katsunuma brews this wine without any added antioxidants (sulfites) or preservatives. Because of this, the winery recommends drinking it soon after opening rather than storing it long-term.
- What food does it pair with?
- The producer recommends pairing it with spring rolls (harumaki) and seared bonito (katsuo no tataki). It also works well with everyday Japanese home cooking and grilled dishes.
- What grape is it made from and where is it produced?
- It is made from Concord grapes and produced by Chateau Katsunuma in Katsunuma-cho, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
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