LEGAME

About this wine

LEGAME is Memuro Winery's first-ever blend of its two signature Tokachi-bred varieties, Yamasachi and Kiyomai, made entirely from grapes grown in Memuro Town, Hokkaido. The name comes from the Italian word for 'bond,' reflecting the winery's hope that the wine deepens connections between people. The winery's growers, winemakers, and staff tasted and adjusted the blend repeatedly during cultivation and fermentation before settling on the final ratio. The wine shows a restrained oak note, refreshing acidity, and a light, approachable fruit character. LEGAME was first released as a limited, serial-numbered bottling through an early-access crowdfunding campaign on Makuake, and went on to win a Silver Medal at the 2023 'SAKURA' Japan Women's Wine Awards.

Sommelier's Note

"As Memuro Winery's first blend of Yamasachi and Kiyomai, LEGAME captures a genuine turning point for the winery — its Silver Medal at the 2023 SAKURA Japan Women's Wine Awards confirms that this experimental pairing works."

Food Pairings

The gentle oak and light fruit character make it a versatile match for Japanese cuisine — think yakitori glazed with tare, mushroom rice, or simmered dishes with soy-based sauces. It also pairs well with grilled meats and mild hard cheeses.

When to drink it

A fitting bottle for occasions centered on connection — reunions with friends, anniversaries, or as a gift for someone you want to build a bond with, true to its Italian name.

Specs

Grape Varieties

Yamasachi, Kiyomai

Style

Red

Alcohol

11.0

Vintage

2021

Price Range

¥4,500-6,000

Terroir & Winemaking

A blend of Yamasachi and Kiyomai grapes, both bred in Tokachi and grown in Memuro Town, Hokkaido. This 2021 vintage marks the winery's first attempt at blending the two varieties, fermented and aged with input from growers, winemakers, and staff who tasted and adjusted the cuvée repeatedly to reach the final blend. 750ml bottle, 11.0% ABV.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name LEGAME mean?

LEGAME is Italian for 'bond,' chosen to express the winery's wish that the wine helps deepen connections between the people who make and share it.

What grapes are used in LEGAME?

LEGAME blends Yamasachi and Kiyomai, two cold-hardy varieties bred in Tokachi, using 100% grapes grown in Memuro Town, Hokkaido.

Has LEGAME won any awards?

Yes, the 2021 vintage of LEGAME won a Silver Medal at the 2023 'SAKURA' Japan Women's Wine Awards.

What does LEGAME taste like?

It has a restrained oak note, refreshing acidity, and a light, approachable fruit character, making it easy to pair with a range of dishes.

How was LEGAME first released?

It debuted as a limited, serial-numbered early-access release on the Makuake crowdfunding platform before becoming available through Memuro Winery's regular sales channels.