About Shinshu Miyada Wine Shiki
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Yamasauvignon
- Price Range
- ¥2,187
- 720ml, suggested retail
- Alcohol
- 12%
Shinshu Miyada Wine Shiki is a red wine made entirely from Yamasauvignon grapes grown in Miyada Village, Nagano, and harvested fresh each vintage. Yamasauvignon — a cross between wild Japanese Yama-budo grapes and Cabernet Sauvignon — gives the wine a vivid purple hue, Cabernet-like aromatics, and the wild, nostalgic character of Japanese mountain grapes. Vinified without oak aging (unlike the barrel-aged 'Shiki Taru Jukusei' bottling in the same range), it is a medium-bodied, fruit-forward red at 12% ABV.
A rare chance to taste Japan's own Yamasauvignon grape in an unoaked, fruit-forward style — a genuine expression of Shinshu terroir.
New to wine?
An accessible introduction to Japan's native Yamasauvignon grape and its wild-berry character.
Food Pairings
Its wild-berry character and Cabernet-like structure pair well with grilled or simmered dishes, game meat, and rustic Japanese fare.
When to drink it
Casual home dinners, izakaya-style meals, and gifts that showcase Nagano's local terroir.
Terroir & Winemaking
Produced by Hombo Shuzo at Mars Komagatake Distillery, Miyada Village, Nagano. 100% Yamasauvignon grown in Miyada Village. Medium body, no oak aging. ABV 12%. 720ml bottle.
About the producer
Mars Komagatake DistilleryA Nagano Alps distillery crafting acclaimed whisky and small-batch Yamasauvignon wine宮田村, 長野県 · Founded 1985Visit the producer page →More wines from Mars Komagatake Distillery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Shinshu Miyada Wine Shiki taste like?
- It shows a vivid purple color with Cabernet-like aromatics layered over the wild, nostalgic character of Yamasauvignon, medium body, and lively acidity.
- What food pairs best with this wine?
- Soy-sauce based Japanese dishes such as yakitori and simmered pork, as well as game meat, complement its wild-berry, fruit-forward profile.
- Is this the same as the 'Shiki Taru Jukusei' (barrel-aged) bottling?
- No, they are different wines from the same Shiki range: this bottling is unoaked, while 'Shiki Taru Jukusei' is aged in oak barrels for a rounder, more complex character.
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