Arugano Fogo
アルガーノ フォーゴ
Katsunuma Winery
Muscat Bailey A · Alicante · Black Queen · マスカット・ベーリーA · アリカント · ブラック・クイーン
About this wine
Arugano Fogo ('Aruga's Fire' in Portuguese) is Katsunuma Winery's approachable everyday red, crafted from three indigenous and heritage Japanese grape varieties: Muscat Bailey A (53.5%), Alicante (38.5%), and Black Queen (8%). Muscat Bailey A was created by Zenbei Kawakami — 'the father of Japanese wine grapes' — and brings fresh red fruit character and gentle tannins. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel, preserving the vibrant fruit and lively acidity that make it an ideal food wine. Light-bodied with aromas of strawberry, red cherry, and pomegranate, soft tannins, and a clean, refreshing finish.
Lighter than most European reds — approachable, fruity, and perfect with Japanese everyday dinners.
Sommelier's Note
"Strawberry, cherry, soft tannins — Japan's best everyday indigenous red blend."
Food Pairings
Arugano Fogo's light body and vibrant acidity pair well with yakitori (tare sauce), tomato-based pasta, grilled chicken, hamburger steak, and skipjack tataki. Its gentle tannins and fresh fruit character make it versatile across both Japanese and Western everyday dishes.
When to drink it
Weeknight casual dinners, BBQ, izakaya-style gatherings, versatile food-pairing occasions.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A, Alicante, Black Queen, マスカット・ベーリーA, アリカント, ブラック・クイーン
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥2,090 (tax included, approximate retail)
Terroir & Winemaking
Grapes: Muscat Bailey A 53.5%, Alicante 38.5%, Black Queen 8% (Yamanashi Prefecture). Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks. Light-bodied, gentle tannins. No oak aging. Designed for fresh, fruit-forward drinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are in Arugano Fogo?
- Muscat Bailey A (53.5%), Alicante (38.5%), and Black Queen (8%) — three Japanese heritage grape varieties developed by Zenbei Kawakami, 'the father of Japanese wine grapes'.
- What does Arugano Fogo taste like?
- Light-bodied with aromas of strawberry, red cherry, and pomegranate, soft tannins, and a clean refreshing finish — designed for the Japanese palate.
- What does Fogo mean?
- Fogo means 'fire' in Portuguese — part of Katsunuma Winery's ARUGA brand, which uses Portuguese words to express passion and terroir.
- What food pairs with Arugano Fogo?
- Yakitori, tomato-based pasta, grilled chicken, hamburger steak, and skipjack tataki. Its light body and fresh acidity make it versatile with Japanese dinner table foods.
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