About Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé Nigori
- Style
- Rosé
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- ¥3,850-4,950
A dry, unfiltered rosé from Nasu Wine (Watanabe Vineyard Brewery), made from roughly 1,200kg of estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon using the saignée method. The bled-off juice is fermented slowly at a cool ~15°C with no additives, and the wine is bottled with its natural sediment (nigori) rather than being filtered clear, giving it a hazy, textured character and vivid rosé color.
Don't mistake the cloudy nigori finish for simplicity — the saignée method from red-wine-grade Cabernet Sauvignon gives this rosé real backbone, making it one of the more food-friendly nigori rosés from Japan.
New to wine?
A great way to try Cabernet Sauvignon in a lighter, chillable format — more savory and structured than a typical fruity rosé.
Food Pairings
The saignée method gives this rosé more structure and grip than a typical pale rosé, so it pairs well with grilled chicken, pork dishes, charcuterie, and semi-hard cheeses, not just light salads.
When to drink it
Casual dinners, outdoor gatherings, and pairing with grilled or richly seasoned dishes
Terroir & Winemaking
Made via saignée (bleeding off free-run juice during red fermentation) from Cabernet Sauvignon, then fermented slowly at approximately 15°C with no additives and bottled unfiltered (nigori/cloudy style).
About the producer
Nasu Wine140-year-old Tochigi winery fusing heritage craft with Bordeaux training.那須塩原市, 栃木県 · Founded 1884Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Nasu Wine's Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé Nigori made from?
- It is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown on Nasu Wine's own vineyards in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, using the saignée method.
- What does 'nigori' mean for this rosé?
- Nigori means the wine is bottled unfiltered with its natural sediment, giving it a slightly cloudy appearance and fuller texture rather than being polished to full clarity.
- Is this rosé sweet or dry?
- It is a dry rosé. The juice is fermented slowly at a cool ~15°C with no additives, preserving fresh acidity rather than residual sweetness.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Its saignée-derived structure makes it a good match for grilled chicken, pork dishes, charcuterie, and semi-hard cheeses, as well as Japanese dishes like teriyaki or miso-glazed fish.
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