What does Chanmoris Yamanashi Muscat Bailey A Nouveau taste like?

It has a soft, slightly light body with a sweet strawberry-and-berry aroma characteristic of Muscat Bailey A, finishing clean and easy to drink with very low tannin.

Is it made from 100% Muscat Bailey A grapes?

Yes, it is made entirely from Muscat Bailey A grapes grown in Yamanashi Prefecture and carries the G.I. Yamanashi geographical indication.

It is released each autumn as a shinshu (new wine) shortly after the Muscat Bailey A harvest, in the tradition of nouveau-style wines like Beaujolais Nouveau.

What food pairs well with it?

Its light body and berry sweetness suit sweet-and-savory Japanese dishes such as yakitori and pork shogayaki, and it also works well with mild, semi-hard cheeses.

CuvéeKatsunumaRed

Chanmoris Yamanashi Muscat Bailey A Nouveau

シャンモリ山梨マスカット・ベーリーA 新酒

Morita Koshu Winery

About Chanmoris Yamanashi Muscat Bailey A Nouveau

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Muscat Bailey A
Price Range: ¥1,600-1,760
Alcohol: 12%

Chanmoris Yamanashi Muscat Bailey A Nouveau is Morita Koshu Winery's seasonal shinshu (new-wine) red, made from 100% Muscat Bailey A grapes grown in Yamanashi Prefecture and certified under Japan's Geographical Indication for Yamanashi (G.I. Yamanashi). Released each autumn straight after harvest, it is a slightly light-bodied red built to showcase the grape's characteristic strawberry-and-berry aroma at its freshest, with soft tannins and a clean, easy-drinking finish.

Sommelier's Note

Muscat Bailey A's signature strawberry-and-berry perfume comes through vividly in this nouveau bottling -- a soft, low-tannin red that proves Japan's own grape can be just as charming fresh off the vine as Beaujolais Nouveau.

New to wine?

A soft, berry-scented introduction to Japan's own red grape -- light, fruity, and easy to enjoy with very little tannin.

Food Pairings

Its light body and sweet berry aroma make it a natural match for yakitori with a sweet-savory glaze, pork dishes like shogayaki, and Japanese home-style simmered dishes; it also pairs well with mild, semi-hard cheeses.

When to drink it

Autumn harvest celebrations, casual izakaya-style dinners, or a fruity red for those new to Japanese wine.

Terroir & Winemaking

Made from 100% Muscat Bailey A grapes grown in Yamanashi Prefecture, certified under G.I. Yamanashi. Released as a shinshu (new-wine) bottling in the tradition of nouveau-style wines. ABV 12%. 750ml bottle. Recommended serving temperature 9-13C.

About the producer

Morita Koshu WineryKatsunuma winery carrying Edo-era brewing roots into modern Koshu wine甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 1973Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chanmoris Yamanashi Muscat Bailey A Nouveau taste like?: It has a soft, slightly light body with a sweet strawberry-and-berry aroma characteristic of Muscat Bailey A, finishing clean and easy to drink with very low tannin.
Is it made from 100% Muscat Bailey A grapes?: Yes, it is made entirely from Muscat Bailey A grapes grown in Yamanashi Prefecture and carries the G.I. Yamanashi geographical indication.
When is it released?: It is released each autumn as a shinshu (new wine) shortly after the Muscat Bailey A harvest, in the tradition of nouveau-style wines like Beaujolais Nouveau.
What food pairs well with it?: Its light body and berry sweetness suit sweet-and-savory Japanese dishes such as yakitori and pork shogayaki, and it also works well with mild, semi-hard cheeses.

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