About Gensaku-Jirushi Chichibu Yamabudou Red
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Yamabudou
- Price Range
- ¥3,300
- 720ml, tax included
A rustic red wine made from Yamabudou (wild mountain grape, Vitis amurensis) harvested at Chichibu Wine's own vineyard and aged in French oak barrels. Part of the traditional 'Gensaku-jirushi' line — distinct from the winery's premium Domaine Chichibu YAMABUDOU bottling — it shows a deep crimson color with firm acidity and concentrated, chewy tannins for a full-bodied, robust profile. Vintages have included 2015 and 2016, and the wine is also offered as a non-vintage blend.
The everyday face of Chichibu Wine's Yamabudou heritage — wilder and more rustic than the Domaine Chichibu bottling, and a genuine taste of the native grape at an accessible price.
New to wine?
A bold, tannic introduction to Japan's native Yamabudou grape — best enjoyed alongside rich, grilled dishes.
Food Pairings
Suited to savory, umami-rich dishes — beef jerky, salami, grilled meat (yakiniku), pizza, and aged cheeses such as Camembert, Gouda, or Mimolette. In a Japanese meal, try it with sweet-savory grilled chicken (tare yakitori) or sukiyaki.
When to drink it
A good match for yakiniku or barbecue gatherings, and an easy way to introduce guests to Japan's wild mountain grape.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from Yamabudou (Vitis amurensis), a wild mountain grape native to Japan, grown at Chichibu Wine's own vineyard in Ogano, Saitama. Fermented and matured in French oak barrels. Bottled under the 'Gensaku-jirushi' label; releases have included the 2015 and 2016 vintages as well as a non-vintage bottling, priced at ¥3,300 (tax included, 720ml).
About the producer
Chichibu WineSaitama's oldest winery, crafting the storied 'Gensaku-jirushi' wines since 1940.小鹿野町, 埼玉県 · Founded 1940Visit the producer page →More wines from Chichibu Wine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this the same wine as Domaine Chichibu YAMABUDOU?
- No. This is a separate bottling under Chichibu Wine's traditional 'Gensaku-jirushi' line, distinct from the winery's premium Domaine Chichibu YAMABUDOU.
- What grape is used?
- Yamabudou (Vitis amurensis), a wild mountain grape native to Japan, grown at the winery's own vineyard in Ogano, Saitama.
- What does it taste like?
- A deep crimson, full-bodied red with firm acidity and concentrated, chewy tannins from oak barrel aging.
- What vintages are available?
- Releases have included the 2015 and 2016 vintages, along with a non-vintage bottling.
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