Château Furano
シャトーふらの
Furano Winery
Furano No. 2 · Zweigelt · Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot
About this wine
Château Furano is the flagship red wine of Furano Winery, the municipal winery of Furano City in Hokkaido. It is a blend of the locally bred hybrid grape Furano No. 2 (a cross of Seibel 13053 and wild Yamabudo grapes, selected in 1985 for cold hardiness) with Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The wine shows a garnet color with aromas of raspberry, cherry, and shiso (Japanese perilla), leading to a medium-bodied palate with moderate tannins and balanced acidity that reflects the wide diurnal temperature swings of the Furano Basin.
An approachable, medium-bodied introduction to Hokkaido red wine, with soft tannins that make it easy to enjoy even for those new to Japanese wine.
Sommelier's Note
"Furano Winery's signature red, built around the winery's own Furano No. 2 hybrid — a rare chance to taste a grape variety that exists nowhere else, blended into a genuinely food-friendly Hokkaido red."
Food Pairings
A versatile match for grilled red meats, lamb, and game dishes, as well as aged hard cheeses. The shiso-like herbal note also makes it a surprisingly good partner for Japanese dishes such as grilled eel (unagi) and soy-based simmered dishes (nimono).
When to drink it
Everyday dinners with grilled meats or Japanese home cooking, and casual gatherings.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Furano No. 2, Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 12%
- Price Range
- ¥3,500-5,200
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from Furano-grown grapes including the estate-bred hybrid Furano No. 2 blended with Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Alcohol content is approximately 12%. Sold in 720ml bottles, retailing in the roughly ¥3,500-5,200 range depending on retailer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Château Furano?
- It is a blend of Furano No. 2 (a locally bred hybrid of Seibel 13053 and wild Yamabudo grapes), Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.
- What does Château Furano taste like?
- It has a garnet color with raspberry, cherry, and shiso (Japanese perilla) aromas, a medium body, moderate tannins, and balanced acidity.
- What food pairs well with Château Furano?
- Grilled red meats, lamb, game, and aged cheeses pair well, and its herbal note also complements Japanese dishes like grilled eel and soy-simmered dishes.
- What is the alcohol content of Château Furano?
- It is approximately 12% ABV.
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