About MARO Wines The BOTTLE
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Zweigeltrebe
- Price Range
- ¥11,000
- cellar-door exclusive
The BOTTLE is MARO Wines' special-cuvée designation, reserved only for vintages when grape quality and winemaker Naoyuki Maro's instinct align perfectly — it is not produced every year. Its debut release is a Zweigeltrebe aged entirely in 100% new oak, a step up from the mostly old-barrel aging used for the SIGNATURE-line Zweigeltrebe from the same fruit source. Sold exclusively at the winery's cellar door and bottled with a distinctive cloth label, it layers dried berry and floral aromatics with baking spice and toasty oak, wrapped in fine tannin and a long, focused finish — built for slow drinking rather than everyday tables.
The rare vintage where Maro decided his own Zweigeltrebe deserved 100% new oak — taste it and you'll understand why this name is not handed out every year.
New to wine?
A special-occasion step up — more oak-driven and structured than MARO's usual reds, best saved for a moment worth savoring.
Food Pairings
Pair with dishes that take a little extra preparation — slow-braised or marinated red meats, dishes with warm baking spice, or aged hard cheeses. Give it air and a bit more effort in the kitchen.
When to drink it
Special celebrations, milestone dinners, or any evening you want to slow down and pay attention to what's in the glass.
Terroir & Winemaking
Zweigeltrebe fruit from the same Yoichi source as the SIGNATURE bottling, aged entirely in 100% new oak barrels rather than the mostly old/neutral oak typically used — the first vintage released this way. Best from around 2026-2027 after some bottle age, though it can be opened earlier. Sold only at the winery's cellar door, not through wine shops or the online store.
About the producer
MARO WinesHokkaido's own-licensed winery pioneering Japan's first share-brewing model長沼町, 北海道 · Founded 2022Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 'The BOTTLE' and how is it different from the regular Zweigeltrebe?
- The BOTTLE is a special-cuvée name MARO Wines uses only in years when grape quality and the winemaker's instinct align perfectly. Unlike the SIGNATURE Zweigeltrebe, which is aged mostly in old oak, The BOTTLE is aged entirely in 100% new oak barrels.
- Where can I buy The BOTTLE?
- It is sold exclusively at MARO Wines' cellar door in Naganuma, Hokkaido — it is not available through wine shops or the online store.
- What does The BOTTLE taste like?
- Dried berry and floral aromatics layered with baking spice and toasty new-oak notes, framed by fine, dense tannin and a long, focused finish.
- When is the best time to drink it?
- MARO Wines suggests a drinking window from around 2026-2027, though it can be enjoyed earlier if you prefer a younger, more oak-forward profile.
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