About Haramo Harmo Noir
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Harmo Noir
- Price Range
- ¥3,850
- 750ml, winery-direct only
Haramo Harmo Noir is a rare, single-varietal red from Haramo Wine, a long-established winery in Katsunuma, Yamanashi, made entirely (100%) from Harmo Noir — a Japanese indigenous red grape bred at the Yamanashi Prefectural Fruit Tree Experiment Station by crossing Cabernet Sauvignon with Zweigelt. Sold only directly from the winery, the 2021-harvest bottling (labeled "Harmo Noir '21") was released in a strictly limited run of 585 bottles. It offers a medium-bodied dry profile with soft, gentle tannins and mild acidity, showing bright, approachable red-fruit character. This cuvee is a distinct product from Haramo's other Harmo Noir wine, Haramo Red Barrel Aged, which blends 84% Petit Verdot with only 16% Harmo Noir and is matured in oak barrels; Haramo Harmo Noir, by contrast, is a 100% single-varietal, unblended bottling that lets the indigenous grape stand fully on its own.
A rare chance to taste Harmo Noir entirely on its own — where Haramo's blended Red Barrel Aged uses only 16% of this grape, this bottling lets the indigenous varietal speak for itself.
New to wine?
A gentle, approachable introduction to Japan's unique cross-bred red grapes — soft tannins make it easy to enjoy even for those new to red wine.
Food Pairings
Pairs naturally with soy-based Japanese dishes such as yakitori with tare sauce, sukiyaki, or simmered pork, as well as with grilled or roasted meats in general.
When to drink it
Casual dinners featuring grilled or soy-glazed dishes, or as a distinctive gift for wine lovers interested in rare Japanese grape varieties.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Harmo Noir, estate-grown in Katsunuma, Yamanashi (2021 harvest, labeled "Harmo Noir '21"). Bottled at 750ml and sold only directly from the winery, in a strictly limited run of 585 bottles priced at ¥3,850. ABV is not listed on the official website.
About the producer
Haramo WineA 1924 Katsunuma winery guided by the philosophy that nature makes the best grapes.甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 1924Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Haramo Harmo Noir made from?
- It is made 100% from Harmo Noir, a Japanese red grape bred at the Yamanashi Prefectural Fruit Tree Experiment Station by crossing Cabernet Sauvignon with Zweigelt.
- How is it different from Haramo Red Barrel Aged?
- Haramo Red Barrel Aged is an oak-aged blend of 84% Petit Verdot and 16% Harmo Noir, while Haramo Harmo Noir is a 100% single-varietal bottling of Harmo Noir alone, with no other grapes blended in.
- How many bottles were produced?
- The 2021-harvest release ("Harmo Noir '21") was limited to just 585 bottles and is sold only directly from the winery.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Its soft tannins and gentle acidity pair naturally with soy-based Japanese dishes like yakitori and simmered meats, as well as grilled meats in general.
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