About Rouge Bailey A
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥4,000-5,000
- Alcohol
- 12%
Rouge Bailey A is a red wine from Goto Winery made from 100% Muscat Bailey A grapes grown on Fukue Island in Nagasaki's Goto archipelago. Medium-bodied with gentle tannins and balanced acidity, it offers charming aromas and flavors of raspberry and strawberry that reflect the island's maritime terroir.
A textbook example of what Muscat Bailey A does best: soft, juicy red fruit without heavy tannin, grown on a remote southern island that gives it a distinctive maritime edge.
New to wine?
A gentle, fruit-forward red with low tannins — an easy, approachable first step into Japanese red wine.
Food Pairings
The soft tannins and bright red berry fruit make it a versatile match for grilled chicken, teriyaki dishes, and mildly seasoned pork, as well as tomato-based pasta.
When to drink it
Well suited to casual weeknight dinners with Japanese home cooking, or as a friendly gift introducing Goto Islands winemaking.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% Muscat Bailey A grapes sourced entirely from Fukue Island in the Goto Islands. Medium body, alcohol content 12.0%, bottled at 750ml. Vinified to preserve the variety's characteristic raspberry and strawberry aromatics with gentle tannin extraction.
About the producer
Goto WineryFukue Island wines fermented with native camellia yeast.五島市, 長崎県 · Founded 2014Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Rouge Bailey A taste like?
- It is a medium-bodied red with gentle tannins and balanced acidity, showing charming raspberry and strawberry aromas and flavors typical of Muscat Bailey A.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Its soft tannins and berry fruit pair naturally with Japanese dishes seasoned with soy-based sweet glazes, such as teriyaki chicken or grilled pork with ginger.
- Where are the grapes grown?
- The Muscat Bailey A grapes are grown 100% on Fukue Island in the Goto archipelago, Nagasaki Prefecture, where Goto Winery is based.
- Is this a good wine for red wine beginners?
- Yes — its low tannin and fruity, easy-drinking character make it a friendly introduction to Japanese red wine.
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