About Kyoho
- Style
- Rosé
- Grape Varieties
- Kyoho, Merlot, Nagano Purple, Queen Nina, Pione
- Price Range
- ¥3,000-3,500
- Alcohol
- 9%
Kyoho is Les Vins Vivants' oak-fermented rosé made primarily from purchased Kyoho table grapes sourced from local growers around Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture, blended with small amounts of other locally grown table grapes including Merlot, Nagano Purple, Queen Nina, and Pione. The grapes are fermented with indigenous wild yeast through semi-carbonic maceration in a mix of open stainless steel and closed plastic tanks, then fermentation and aging continue in barrel without topping up (non ouillage). No sugar or acid is added and no sulfites are used at any stage, and the wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined. Kyoho's naturally deep-colored, aromatic skin gives the wine its rosé hue and a soft, juicy character, while the barrel work adds a gentle textural depth atypical of a simple table-grape wine.
A rare example of a barrel-worked table-grape rosé — Kyoho's candied aromatics get real structure from the oak, making this one of Les Vins Vivants' most distinctive bottlings.
New to wine?
A gentle, juicy rosé made from table grapes — a friendly, low-tannin entry point into Japanese natural wine.
Food Pairings
The juicy, gently tannic rosé style pairs well with grilled chicken, char siu pork, and mildly spiced dishes. It also complements Japanese home cooking such as teriyaki and yakitori, and works nicely with soft cheeses.
When to drink it
Casual dinners, yakitori or Japanese home cooking nights, and gatherings with friends.
Terroir & Winemaking
Primarily purchased Kyoho grapes from growers near Tomi City, Nagano, blended with small amounts of Merlot, Nagano Purple, Queen Nina, and Pione. Fermentation begins with indigenous wild yeast via semi-carbonic maceration in a combination of open stainless steel and closed plastic tanks, then continues in barrel with no topping up (non ouillage). No added sugar, no added acid, no sulfites at any stage; unfiltered and unfined. Bottled at 750ml. ABV 9.0%.
About the producer
Les Vins VivantsHusband-and-wife natural wine and cider from Nagano's Tomi.東御市, 長野県 · Founded 2019Visit the producer page →More wines from Les Vins Vivants
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Les Vins Vivants' Kyoho wine made from?
- It is made primarily from purchased Kyoho table grapes sourced from local growers around Tomi City, Nagano, blended with small amounts of Merlot, Nagano Purple, Queen Nina, and Pione.
- Is Kyoho a red or rosé wine?
- It is a rosé — Kyoho's deeply pigmented skin combined with semi-carbonic maceration gives the wine its rosé color rather than a full red.
- What is the ABV of Les Vins Vivants' Kyoho wine?
- It is approximately 9.0% ABV, as stated by the producer and confirmed by retailers.
- Does the Kyoho wine contain added sulfites?
- No. It is made with no added sulfites at any stage of production, along with no added sugar or acid, and is unfiltered and unfined.
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