About Nakafurano Rouge
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Zweigelt, Pinot Noir
- Price Range
- ¥3,740
- tax included, per Domaine Raison producer interview, 2021 vintage
Nakafurano Rouge is a red blend of Zweigelt and Pinot Noir from Domaine Raison's own vineyards in Nakafurano, Hokkaido. The 2021 vintage shows the light-bodied, fresh-acid character typical of Hokkaido reds; per the winery, it still carries some youthful tannin and is expected to gain depth with roughly a year of bottle aging. It should not be confused with Merimero Rouge, the producer's blend of Muscat Bailey A and Yamabudou.
A true expression of Hokkaido's cool climate in red wine form — light, fresh, and built to soften with a year or so in bottle.
New to wine?
An approachable, light-bodied Hokkaido red — a gentle entry point for those new to Japanese red wine.
Food Pairings
The winery recommends pairing with meat dishes, especially spare ribs and yakiniku (Japanese grilled meat). Its light body also suits other savory grilled or simmered meat dishes.
When to drink it
Casual dinners centered on grilled or roasted meat, such as a yakiniku or BBQ gathering.
Terroir & Winemaking
2021 vintage. A blend of Zweigelt and Pinot Noir grown at Domaine Raison's own Nakafurano vineyard. Light-bodied with still-present tannin at release; the winery suggests further bottle aging of about a year to soften and develop the wine.
About the producer
Domaine RaisonHokkaido's "winery made with goats" — circular, low-intervention viticulture.中富良野町, 北海道 · Founded 2019Visit the producer page →More wines from Domaine Raison
- Baron RougeRed · Yama Sauvignon · Merlot · Cabernet Sauvignon · Pinot Noir
- Dolce BiancoSweet · Kerner · Riesling
- Merimero BlancWhite · Niagara
- Merimero RougeRed · Muscat Bailey A · Yamabudou
- Nakafurano GewürztraminerWhite · Gewürztraminer
- Nakafurano Müller-ThurgauWhite · Müller-Thurgau
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes make up Nakafurano Rouge?
- It is a blend of Zweigelt and Pinot Noir grown at Domaine Raison's own vineyard in Nakafurano, Hokkaido.
- What food pairs well with Nakafurano Rouge?
- The winery recommends meat dishes, especially spare ribs and yakiniku (Japanese grilled meat).
- Is Nakafurano Rouge ready to drink now?
- The 2021 vintage still shows some tannin on release; the winery suggests about a year of additional bottle aging for a rounder, softer result.
- Is Nakafurano Rouge the same as Merimero Rouge?
- No. Merimero Rouge is a different Domaine Raison cuvée made from Muscat Bailey A and Yamabudou, while Nakafurano Rouge is a Zweigelt and Pinot Noir blend from the estate's own Nakafurano vineyard.
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