What does FUJINO Pinot Noir taste like?

It shows an orange-tinged ruby color with aromas of raspberry, cassis, and subtle ume and beet notes, leading to a soft palate with light acidity, a touch of vanilla, and a gently bitter, lingering finish.

What food pairs well with FUJINO Pinot Noir?

Its soft tannin and light acidity pair well with roasted duck, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, and Japanese dishes with dashi, such as sukiyaki.

Is FUJINO Pinot Noir easy to find?

No — production volume is very limited, and it is primarily sold at the winery itself, so availability is scarce even within Japan.

CuvéeHokkaidoRed

FUJINO Pinot Noir

フジノピノ・ノワール

Sapporo Fujino Winery

About FUJINO Pinot Noir

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir
Price Range: ¥4,400-4,700
Alcohol: 11.5%

FUJINO Pinot Noir is a single-varietal red made entirely from Pinot Noir grown in Sapporo Fujino Winery's own estate vineyard in the Fujino district of Sapporo. Fermented with wild yeast and bottled in very limited quantities, it shows an orange-tinged ruby color with delicate aromas of red berries such as raspberry and cassis, along with subtle notes of ume and beet. The palate is soft and gentle, with light acidity, a hint of vanilla, and a sweet, rounded texture that finishes with a faint, lingering bitterness — an elegant, slightly rustic expression of cool-climate Pinot Noir.

Sommelier's Note

One of the rare, small-lot Pinot Noirs made entirely from Hokkaido-grown fruit — its soft texture and quiet red-berry charm make it a benchmark for what cool-climate Sapporo Pinot Noir can be.

New to wine?

A soft, gently fruity Pinot Noir — an easy, approachable first taste of Hokkaido red wine.

Food Pairings

A gentle, food-friendly red that suits roasted duck, grilled salmon with a berry reduction, or mushroom-based dishes. Its soft tannin and light acidity also make it a natural match for charcuterie and soft cheeses.

When to drink it

A quiet dinner at home, a small gathering with friends, or a gift for a Hokkaido wine enthusiast.

Terroir & Winemaking

Made from 100% Pinot Noir grown in the winery's own vineyard in Fujino, Sapporo. Fermented with indigenous wild yeast, with minimal use of cultured yeast, antioxidants, or additives, and bottled unfiltered. ABV 11.5%, 750ml.

About the producer

Sapporo Fujino WineryA sisters' tribute winery crafting natural, unfiltered Sapporo wines.札幌市, 北海道 · Founded 2009Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grape variety is FUJINO Pinot Noir made from?: It is made entirely from Pinot Noir grown in Sapporo Fujino Winery's own estate vineyard in the Fujino district of Sapporo — no other varieties are blended in.
What does FUJINO Pinot Noir taste like?: It shows an orange-tinged ruby color with aromas of raspberry, cassis, and subtle ume and beet notes, leading to a soft palate with light acidity, a touch of vanilla, and a gently bitter, lingering finish.
What food pairs well with FUJINO Pinot Noir?: Its soft tannin and light acidity pair well with roasted duck, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, and Japanese dishes with dashi, such as sukiyaki.
Is FUJINO Pinot Noir easy to find?: No — production volume is very limited, and it is primarily sold at the winery itself, so availability is scarce even within Japan.

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