About Ichikoro
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A, Black Queen
- Price Range
- Approx. ¥3,000-4,500
- 720ml
Ichikoro is a red wine from Horaisan Winery in Toyama, blending old-vine Muscat Bailey A with young-vine Black Queen making its debut in the blend. The name comes from a Japanese expression meaning to be won over in an instant. The Black Queen's brisk acidity softens with time, letting the wine gain depth and complexity in the glass, making it a wine meant to be shared slowly over conversation.
A small-lot expression of Hokuriku terroir that rewards patience in the glass — the acidity softens visibly as it opens, revealing real depth.
New to wine?
A friendly, fruit-forward red that's an easy, charming introduction to Japanese domestic wine.
Food Pairings
Good with grilled yakitori, soy-sauce-simmered fish, and light vegetable tempura; its fruit-forward character also suits mild cheeses and charcuterie.
When to drink it
Casual dinners with friends or a thoughtful gift tied to Toyama's oldest winery.
Terroir & Winemaking
A blend of old-vine Muscat Bailey A and young-vine Black Queen (the Black Queen's inaugural vintage in this cuvée). Winemaking balances Bailey A's fruit-forward character with Black Queen's structural acidity, designed to soften and integrate with short-term bottle age.
About the producer
Horaisan WineryHokuriku's oldest winery, family-run since 1927富山市, 富山県 · Founded 1933Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Ichikoro?
- It's a blend of old-vine Muscat Bailey A and young-vine Black Queen from Horaisan Winery's own Toyama vineyards.
- What does Ichikoro taste like?
- A fruit-forward red whose brisk Black Queen acidity mellows with a little time, gaining depth and complexity as it opens.
- What food pairs well with Ichikoro?
- It works well with Japanese dishes such as yakitori, soy-simmered fish, and vegetable tempura, as well as mild cheeses.
- Is Ichikoro a limited-production wine?
- Yes. Horaisan Winery is a small, family-run estate, and Ichikoro is made in small lots, so availability varies by vintage.
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