About RICCA Bacchus
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Bacchus
- Price Range
- ¥2,750-2,950
- Alcohol
- 11.5%
RICCA Bacchus is Housui Winery's everyday-tier dry white cuvée within the RICCA line, made from 100% Bacchus grapes grown in the estate's own vineyard adjacent to the winery in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido. Careful, temperature-controlled fermentation preserves the variety's aromatic character, followed by a short period of aging in stainless steel tanks (no oak) for a clean, transparent finish. It shows citrus, white peach, and pear aromas with fresh herbal nuances, crisp acidity, and a light structuring touch of skin tannin on the finish. It is the more accessible, casual counterpart to the winery's premium single-block Yuki no Keifu Bacchus, which is aged nine months and sourced from a specific mineral-rich block.
The everyday face of Housui's Bacchus expertise — where Yuki no Keifu Bacchus shows the terroir in fine detail, RICCA Bacchus delivers the same variety's charm in a lighter, more casual pour.
New to wine?
A gentle, easy-to-love introduction to Hokkaido white wine — light, fruity, and priced for everyday drinking.
Food Pairings
Its bright acidity and light body make it a natural match for Japanese-style dishes — sashimi of white fish, grilled chicken with yuzu-kosho, or tempura. It also pairs well with fresh goat cheese and simple green salads.
When to drink it
Weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, and as an easy-drinking aperitif.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% estate-grown Bacchus from the vineyard adjacent to the winery in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido. Fermented with careful temperature control to preserve varietal aroma, then given a short period of aging in stainless steel tanks (no oak) before bottling. ABV 11.5%.
About the producer
Housui WineryPioneering snow-country terroir wines from Sorachi岩見沢市, 北海道 · Founded 2006Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between RICCA Bacchus and Yuki no Keifu Bacchus?
- Both are 100% Bacchus from Housui Winery, but Yuki no Keifu Bacchus is a premium single-block bottling aged nine months in stainless steel (ABV 12.0%, priced around ¥3,400), while RICCA Bacchus is the winery's everyday-tier bottling made from its general estate vineyard and aged only briefly in stainless steel (ABV 11.5%, priced around ¥2,900).
- What does RICCA Bacchus taste like?
- It is dry and light-bodied, with citrus, white peach, pear, and herbal aromas, crisp acidity, and a subtle touch of skin tannin on the finish.
- What is Housui Winery's RICCA series?
- RICCA is Housui Winery's flagship series made entirely from its own estate-grown grapes in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido; the name reflects the interplay between the vines and the region's heavy snowfall, and includes still, sparkling, and red bottlings alongside the more concentrated Yuki no Keifu line.
- What food pairs well with RICCA Bacchus?
- Its clean acidity suits Japanese cuisine such as white fish sashimi, yuzu-kosho grilled chicken, and tempura, as well as fresh goat cheese and light salads.
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