About Lacellerie Ryo Merlot
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot
- Price Range
- ¥5,940
- tax incl., 750ml
- Alcohol
- 13%
Lacellerie Ryo is Ryomi Vineyard & Winery's flagship top-cuvee series, made exclusively from grapes grown on the estate's own vineyard in Taiwa, Miyagi. This 100% Merlot bottling shows ripe plum, blackcurrant, and cocoa notes over a full, smooth-textured body -- a benchmark wine for the winery's ambition to make world-class reds from Tohoku terroir. The 2023 vintage won Gold at both the 2025 Feminalise World Wine Competition and the 2025 Sakura Award.
Ryomi's Lacellerie Ryo Merlot is proof that Miyagi can produce serious, award-winning Merlot -- smooth, cocoa-laced, and built for the table.
New to wine?
An approachable, plum-and-cocoa Merlot that's a great introduction to serious Tohoku red wine.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with grilled Sendai or Yamagata wagyu beef, miso-glazed dishes, and rich tomato-based pasta; its cocoa notes also complement dark chocolate desserts.
When to drink it
Special dinners, gifts, and pairing with rich, umami-forward dishes.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Merlot grown on Ryomi's own estate vineyard in Taiwa, Miyagi (elevation approx. 330-340m). Vinified by winemaker Nobumoto Kashihara, who trained in Bordeaux and Burgundy. 750ml bottle, 13% ABV.
About the producer
Ryomi Vineyard & WineryTohoku hilltop estate winery overlooking Nanatsumori peaks大和町, 宮城県 · Founded 2017Visit the producer page →More wines from Ryomi Vineyard & Winery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Lacellerie Ryo Merlot made from?
- It's a single-varietal wine made from 100% Merlot grown on Ryomi Vineyard & Winery's own estate in Taiwa, Miyagi.
- What does Lacellerie Ryo Merlot taste like?
- Expect ripe plum and blackcurrant fruit with cocoa nuances, a full body, and a smooth, velvety texture.
- What awards has this wine won?
- The 2023 vintage won Gold at both the 2025 Feminalise World Wine Competition and the 2025 Sakura Award.
- What is the alcohol content?
- 13% ABV, bottled at 750ml.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Rich, umami-forward dishes such as grilled wagyu beef, miso-glazed dishes, and hearty tomato-based pasta.
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