About Sinano Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- ¥6,500-7,000
- Alcohol
- 12%
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Sinano Wine's home vineyards in Kikyogahara, Shiojiri — the gravelly, diurnally-swinging terroir the winery has long cultivated alongside its signature Merlot. Carefully macerated and aged over 14 months in new French oak, this dry red shows a fragrant, elegant character with ample fruit and a lingering finish, crafted to pair as comfortably with Japanese cuisine as with red meat.
Proof that Japanese Cabernet Sauvignon doesn't need to imitate Bordeaux — Sinano's version leads with elegance and food-friendliness over sheer power.
New to wine?
An approachable, food-friendly cabernet with soft, polished tannins — a good entry point into Japanese-grown Bordeaux varietals.
Food Pairings
Its firm tannins and structure make it a natural match for red meat — lean beef steaks or grilled wagyu in particular — while its elegant, restrained fruit also complements richer Japanese dishes such as sukiyaki or simmered beef.
When to drink it
Special dinners featuring red meat, gifts for wine lovers, and everyday pairing with heartier Japanese dishes.
Terroir & Winemaking
Fermented from estate and contract-grown Cabernet Sauvignon in Kikyogahara's gravelly, diurnally-swinging terroir. Carefully macerated (醸し仕込み) and aged over 14 months in new French oak barrels before bottling. Dry, ABV 12%.
About the producer
Sinano WineCentury-old Kikyogahara pioneer of Japanese Merlot塩尻市, 長野県 · Founded 1916Visit the producer page →More wines from Sinano Wine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape variety is used in Sinano Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Sinano Wine's home vineyards in Kikyogahara, Shiojiri, Nagano.
- Is Sinano Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- It's a dry (辛口) red wine with firm but polished tannins and a fragrant, elegant character.
- What food pairs well with Sinano Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Its structure pairs beautifully with red meat dishes such as lean beef steak or grilled wagyu, and its elegant fruit also complements richer Japanese dishes like sukiyaki.
- How is Sinano Cabernet Sauvignon aged?
- It's aged for more than 14 months in new French oak barrels after careful maceration, giving it depth, roundness, and a lingering finish.
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