About Muscat Bailey A KONTOKUYA Barrel Fermented
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥3,520
- 750ml, tax included
- Alcohol
- 11%
Muscat Bailey A KONTOKUYA Barrel Fermented is the premium-tier KONTOKUYA-series red from Kawachi Wine, a family-run winery in Komagatani, Habikino City, Osaka. Launched to mark 90 years of winemaking on this land, the KONTOKUYA series was created to honor the family name with wines worthy of it. This bottling, made from fully ripened Muscat Bailey A harvested in 2019 and fermented in oak barrels, was the series' first Muscat Bailey A release. It offers strawberry and cherry fruit character layered with smoky, oak-derived nuance in a soft, elegant style with a long, refined finish. Bottled at 750ml and 11% ABV, it is priced at ¥3,520 — a distinctly higher-tier product than the winery's standard-line Kintoku Budoshu Muscat Bailey A (750ml, ¥2,200, no barrel fermentation), and not a duplicate of it.
The KONTOKUYA series' debut Muscat Bailey A proves the grape can carry oak with elegance — a must-try for anyone who thinks Muscat Bailey A can't age gracefully in barrel.
New to wine?
Soft tannins and vivid berry aromatics with a touch of oak-derived complexity make this an approachable step up from everyday Muscat Bailey A.
Food Pairings
The oak-layered berry fruit pairs well with grilled duck, roast chicken, and soy-glazed grilled dishes; the soft tannins also suit yakitori with tare sauce and simmered beef dishes.
When to drink it
Suited to a special dinner, an anniversary, or as a step-up gift for someone already familiar with Japanese Muscat Bailey A wines.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% fully ripened Muscat Bailey A grapes harvested in 2019, fermented in oak barrels (the KONTOKUYA series' first Muscat Bailey A release). 750ml, 11% ABV, sulfites added.
About the producer
Kawachi WineA 1934-founded Osaka winery rooted in the historic Kawachi grape tradition.羽曳野市, 大阪府 · Founded 1934Visit the producer page →More wines from Kawachi Wine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How is this different from Kawachi Wine's standard Muscat Bailey A?
- It is a separate, premium-tier product in the KONTOKUYA series. Unlike the standard-line Kintoku Budoshu Muscat Bailey A (750ml, ¥2,200, unoaked), this 2019-harvest wine is barrel-fermented and priced at ¥3,520 for 750ml.
- What does it taste like?
- Strawberry and cherry fruit aromas meet a soft, smoky oak-derived nuance, finishing with an elegant, long-lasting aftertaste.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Soy-glazed grilled dishes such as duck, chicken teriyaki, and yakitori with tare sauce complement its fruit and oak character well.
- What is the ABV and bottle size?
- It is bottled at 750ml with an ABV of 11%.
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