About HOCCA Rouge
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥2,750-3,300
- Alcohol
- 9%
HOCCA Rouge is Hocca Winery's entry-level red wine, first released in 2019 as the Shonai region's first red wine both grown and vinified entirely within the district, made from Syrah hand-harvested at the winery's own Kuromori vineyard. The wine has since evolved into an easy-drinking blend of Yamagata-grown red grapes -- also sold as 'HOCCA Table Rouge' -- crafted to appeal equally to wine lovers and sake drinkers. It offers a fresh, energizing character with bright red-berry aromas, a peppery spice accent, soft tannins, and a light, food-friendly body.
Don't let the modest price fool you -- HOCCA Rouge distills the same sake-brewer's precision found in Hocca's flagship wines into an effortlessly drinkable everyday red.
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The most approachable, wallet-friendly way to start exploring Hocca Winery -- light, fruity, and easy to enjoy chilled with everyday meals.
Food Pairings
Its light body and soft tannins make it a versatile match for everyday dishes -- grilled chicken, pizza, and light charcuterie. With Japanese food, it pairs especially well with yakitori, dishes simmered in soy-based sauces, and grilled salmon.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, izakaya-style gatherings, and as an easy-drinking introduction to Japanese wine.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from Yamagata-grown red grapes (Muscat Bailey A) fermented and blended in the style of a casual 'table wine,' HOCCA Rouge is produced by Ouu Jiman, a sake brewery dating to 1724 that also grows European vinifera at its own Kuromori vineyard for the winery's premium single-varietal bottlings. The Rouge line applies the same sake-brewing-informed winemaking sensibility to a lighter, blended style, favoring fresh fruit character over extraction. ABV 9%, 750ml bottle.
About the producer
Hocca WineryA sake brewery's terroir wines from Shonai, Yamagata鶴岡市, 山形県 · Founded 2021Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOCCA Rouge made from?
- It's a blend of red grapes grown in Yamagata Prefecture, produced in a casual 'table wine' style by Hocca Winery; the original 2019 release under this name was 100% Syrah from the winery's own Kuromori vineyard.
- How strong is HOCCA Rouge?
- It has a light alcohol content of 9% ABV, making it an easy-drinking option even for those who don't usually drink much wine.
- What food does HOCCA Rouge pair with?
- Its soft tannins and bright fruit make it a natural match for yakitori, teriyaki chicken, and soy-simmered dishes, as well as casual Western fare like pizza and grilled chicken.
- Is HOCCA Rouge the same as HOCCA Table Rouge?
- Yes -- HOCCA Rouge is also sold under the name HOCCA Table Rouge, Hocca Winery's everyday blended red.
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