What does Sinano's 'Budo no Shirabe' Rosé taste like?

It shows the lively, fragrant aromas of both Niagara and Concord grapes. It's semi-sweet with rich acidity and light tannin, giving it a well-balanced, easy-drinking character.

How is 'Budo no Shirabe' Rosé different from the 'Aki Kaoru' Concord Rosé?

'Budo no Shirabe' Rosé is a Niagara-Concord blend sold year-round as a standard bottling (9% ABV). The 'Aki Kaoru' (Sulfite-Free) Concord Rosé is a single-variety, additive-free seasonal nouveau made from 100% Concord, released in early November in limited quantities (8% ABV).

What food pairs well with this wine?

The winery recommends oyakodon (chicken-and-egg rice bowl) and curry rice. It also pairs well with sweet-savory dishes like teriyaki chicken and sweet-and-sour pork.

What temperature should it be served at?

It is best enjoyed chilled, around 6–8°C.

CuvéeKikyogaharaRoséSweet

Sinano Budo no Shirabe Rosé

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Sinano Wine

About Sinano Budo no Shirabe Rosé

Style: Rosé, Sweet
Grape Varieties: Niagara, Concord
Price Range: ¥2,543; 1,800ml, tax included
Alcohol: 9%

'Budo no Shirabe' (Grape's Melody) Rosé is Sinano Wine's everyday, reasonably priced rosé made from a blend of Niagara and Concord grapes grown around Kikyogahara, Shiojiri, Nagano, and bottled in a generous 1,800ml format. Sold year-round — unlike the winery's limited-edition, early-November nouveau 'Aki Kaoru' Concord Rosé, vinified without added sulfites from 100% of that season's fresh Concord harvest at 8% ABV — it shows the lively, fragrant aromas of both grape varieties in a semi-sweet (yaya amakuchi) style, with abundant acidity and light tannin, at 9% ABV.

Sommelier's Note

A year-round staple that captures the fragrant character of both Niagara and Concord in one glass — the everyday counterpart to Sinano's seasonal 'Aki Kaoru' nouveau rosé, always in stock and always gently sweet.

New to wine?

Low in tannin with a balanced sweet-and-tart profile, making it an easy entry point into rosé and Japanese wine.

Food Pairings

The winery's own pairing suggestions are oyakodon (chicken-and-egg rice bowl) and curry rice. Its semi-sweet style with bright acidity also suits teriyaki chicken, sweet-and-sour pork, and other savory-sweet Japanese and Chinese dishes; well chilled, it also works nicely as an aperitif.

When to drink it

Great for everyday drinking with dinner, or chilled as an aperitif.

Terroir & Winemaking

A blend of Niagara and Concord grapes grown around Kikyogahara, Shiojiri, Nagano. Semi-sweet (yaya amakuchi) style, 9% ABV, with pronounced acidity and light tannin. 1,800ml bottle, JAN code 4980897000689. Best served at 6–8°C. Sold year-round, unlike the winery's early-November, quantity-limited nouveau 'Aki Kaoru' Concord Rosé (100% Concord, 8% ABV).

About the producer

Sinano WineCentury-old Kikyogahara pioneer of Japanese Merlot塩尻市, 長野県 · Founded 1916Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sinano's 'Budo no Shirabe' Rosé taste like?: It shows the lively, fragrant aromas of both Niagara and Concord grapes. It's semi-sweet with rich acidity and light tannin, giving it a well-balanced, easy-drinking character.
How is 'Budo no Shirabe' Rosé different from the 'Aki Kaoru' Concord Rosé?: 'Budo no Shirabe' Rosé is a Niagara-Concord blend sold year-round as a standard bottling (9% ABV). The 'Aki Kaoru' (Sulfite-Free) Concord Rosé is a single-variety, additive-free seasonal nouveau made from 100% Concord, released in early November in limited quantities (8% ABV).
What food pairs well with this wine?: The winery recommends oyakodon (chicken-and-egg rice bowl) and curry rice. It also pairs well with sweet-savory dishes like teriyaki chicken and sweet-and-sour pork.
What temperature should it be served at?: It is best enjoyed chilled, around 6–8°C.

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