About Hương Thơm Rouge
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Undisclosed
- Price Range
- ¥3,700-4,000
Hương Thơm Rouge is the red wine in Gio Hills Winery's aroma-focused 'Hương Thơm' (Vietnamese for 'fragrance') series, alongside a Blanc counterpart. Made from an undisclosed grape variety grown in the winery's own vineyards on the Mimakigahara plateau in Komoro, Nagano, it is fermented with wild (ambient) yeast and deliberately given no oak aging so the wine speaks in the grape's own voice. The result is a light-to-medium-bodied red built around bright red-fruit character and natural acidity, with the producer keeping its own tasting notes intentionally spare so drinkers discover the aroma for themselves.
A red that trusts the grape rather than the winemaker's toolbox — no oak, no fanfare, just wild-yeast fermentation left to speak for itself. Proof that restraint can be its own style statement.
New to wine?
A gentle, food-friendly red for those who find typical reds too heavy — with no oak, nothing hides the fruit.
Food Pairings
Its light body and bright acidity make it a natural match for everyday cooking rather than heavy fare — try it with yakitori (especially salt-seasoned), grilled chicken or pork, or the Vietnamese-inspired dishes served at the winery's own café, such as herb-forward salads and lightly spiced grilled meats.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, izakaya-style gatherings, or a visit to Gio Hills' on-site café pairing wine with Vietnamese food.
Terroir & Winemaking
Fermented with wild (ambient) yeast; no oak aging. The grape variety is not disclosed by the producer. Sold in 750ml bottles at a retail price of approximately ¥3,850.
About the producer
Gio Hills WineryA wind-swept Nagano hilltop winery paired with a Vietnamese cafe.小諸市, 長野県 · Founded 2018Visit the producer page →More wines from Gio Hills Winery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Hương Thơm Rouge made from?
- Gio Hills Winery does not disclose the grape variety for this wine; it is grown in the winery's own vineyards on the Mimakigahara plateau in Komoro, Nagano.
- Does it see any oak?
- No — Hương Thơm Rouge is deliberately made without oak aging so the wine reflects the grape's own character rather than barrel influence.
- How is it fermented?
- With wild (ambient) yeast rather than a cultivated commercial strain, in keeping with the winery's minimal-intervention approach.
- What food goes well with it?
- Its light body and bright acidity pair naturally with yakitori, grilled chicken or pork, and the Vietnamese-inspired dishes served at the winery's own café.
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