About Vin Rouge Demi-Sec
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Zweigelt, Dornfelder
- Price Range
- ¥2,420
- 750ml
A semi-dry, light-bodied red from OcciGabi Winery in Yoichi, Hokkaido — a gently sweetened version of the winery's own OcciGabi Vin Rouge. Like its dry counterpart, it is built from a blend of 'second wine' (declassified) lots of Zweigelt and Dornfelder, a method inspired by traditional Bordeaux practice, but finished with a touch more residual sweetness for an easy, approachable style that suits a wide range of drinkers.
OcciGabi's answer for anyone who says they 'don't like red wine' — the same Zweigelt-Dornfelder backbone as their dry Vin Rouge, softened just enough to win skeptics over.
New to wine?
A soft, easy-drinking semi-sweet red — a gentle first step into Hokkaido reds.
Food Pairings
Its gentle sweetness and light tannins make it forgiving with everyday dishes — think teriyaki, grilled pork, or mildly spiced Asian fare — and it also works well served lightly chilled as an easy-drinking aperitif red.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, everyday drinking, and as a friendly introduction for red wine beginners.
Terroir & Winemaking
Blended from 'second wine' lots of estate red varieties Zweigelt and Dornfelder, following a method inspired by traditional Bordeaux second-wine blending, then finished off-dry. 750ml, non-vintage.
About the producer
OcciGabi WineryLow-sulfite natural wines from a Hokkaido hilltop domaine余市町, 北海道 · Founded 2013Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in OcciGabi's Vin Rouge Demi-Sec?
- It is made from the same base blend as OcciGabi's dry Vin Rouge — 'second wine' lots of estate-grown Zweigelt and Dornfelder — finished with a touch more sweetness.
- Is Vin Rouge Demi-Sec sweet or dry?
- It is off-dry (demi-sec) rather than fully sweet: a light-bodied red with a gentle sweetness balanced by soft tannins, easy to drink on its own.
- How is Vin Rouge Demi-Sec different from OcciGabi's regular Vin Rouge?
- They share the same Zweigelt-Dornfelder base blend; the Demi-Sec is simply finished with a bit more residual sweetness for a softer, more approachable style.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Its light tannins and gentle sweetness suit everyday dishes like teriyaki chicken, grilled pork, or mildly spiced Asian food, and it can also be enjoyed lightly chilled on its own.
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