What grape is 'Budo no Shirabe' White made from?

It is made from 100% Niagara grapes grown around Kikyogahara in Shiojiri, Nagano.

Is 'Budo no Shirabe' White the same as the 'Aki Kaoru' Niagara nouveau?

No. 'Budo no Shirabe' White is sold year-round as Sinano's everyday Niagara white, while 'Aki Kaoru' ('Autumn Fragrance') is a separate, limited-edition nouveau released only from November to December using that season's freshly harvested grapes.

What food pairs well with 'Budo no Shirabe' White?

The producer recommends fried potatoes (French fries). Its crisp acidity and lack of tannin also make it easy to pair with karaage, tempura, and other Japanese fried foods.

What is the ABV and serving temperature of 'Budo no Shirabe' White?

It has an ABV of 9% and is best served chilled at 6-12°C.

CuvéeKikyogaharaWhite

Sinano Budo no Shirabe White

葡萄の調べ　白

Sinano Wine

About Sinano Budo no Shirabe White

Style: White
Grape Varieties: Niagara
Price Range: ¥2,543; 1800ml, tax included
Alcohol: 9%

'Budo no Shirabe' (Grape's Melody) White is Sinano Wine's everyday, reasonably priced white made from 100% Niagara grapes grown around Kikyogahara, Shiojiri, Nagano, and bottled in a generous 1,800ml format. Sold year-round — unlike the winery's limited-edition November-to-December nouveau 'Aki Kaoru' Niagara white, released each autumn from that season's fresh harvest — it is an off-dry (yaya karakuchi) style with Niagara's vivid, grapey aroma, refreshing acidity, and essentially no tannin, suited to daily drinking and casual cooking use.

Sommelier's Note

The year-round, everyday counterpart to Sinano's autumn-only 'Aki Kaoru' Niagara nouveau — same grape, softer and more settled, built for the dinner table rather than the harvest celebration.

New to wine?

An easy-drinking, tannin-free Niagara white — a gentle first step into Japanese wine.

Food Pairings

The producer's own recommendation is fried potatoes (French fries). Its crisp, tannin-free profile also pairs easily with fried chicken (karaage), tempura, and other lightly salted Japanese fried foods.

When to drink it

Everyday drinking, casual meals, and as a cooking wine.

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Niagara grapes from around Kikyogahara, Shiojiri, Nagano. Off-dry (yaya karakuchi), ABV 9%, refreshing acidity, essentially no tannin. Volume 1,800ml, JAN code 4980897000672. Best served at 6-12°C. Sold year-round, distinct from the November-to-December limited nouveau 'Aki Kaoru' Niagara white.

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 grape is 'Budo no Shirabe' White made from?: It is made from 100% Niagara grapes grown around Kikyogahara in Shiojiri, Nagano.
Is 'Budo no Shirabe' White the same as the 'Aki Kaoru' Niagara nouveau?: No. 'Budo no Shirabe' White is sold year-round as Sinano's everyday Niagara white, while 'Aki Kaoru' ('Autumn Fragrance') is a separate, limited-edition nouveau released only from November to December using that season's freshly harvested grapes.
What food pairs well with 'Budo no Shirabe' White?: The producer recommends fried potatoes (French fries). Its crisp acidity and lack of tannin also make it easy to pair with karaage, tempura, and other Japanese fried foods.
What is the ABV and serving temperature of 'Budo no Shirabe' White?: It has an ABV of 9% and is best served chilled at 6-12°C.

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