About Yuino Rosato
- Style
- Rosé
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- ¥2,400-2,700
- Alcohol
- 11%
Yuino Rosato is St. Cousair's Italian-inspired dry rosé, made from Nagano-grown grapes and vinified at the winery's home in Iizuna, Nagano. Named for the Italian word for rosé, 'rosato,' it is a bronze medalist at the 2010 Challenge International du Vin in France for its 2009 vintage. The blend is led by Merlot (around 84%) with Sangiovese (around 11%) and a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon (around 5%), giving the wine a vivid ruby color that stands out among Japan's typically pale-hued rosés. Unlike St. Cousair's lightly sweet rosé blend, Rabbit Eye, Yuino Rosato is vinified in a dry style, balancing ripe red-berry fruit and freshness with moderate, well-integrated tannins that give it a food-friendly structure closer to a light red than a delicate blush.
One of the few Japanese rosés bold enough to be poured instead of a light red — its Merlot-Sangiovese backbone gives it staying power at the table.
New to wine?
A rare Japanese rosé with real structure — perfect for those who find most rosés too light.
Food Pairings
The wine's firm tannins and red-berry fruit make it more versatile with grilled and roasted meats than most rosés — try it with yakitori, roast chicken, or a charcuterie board of cured ham and semi-hard cheese.
When to drink it
Casual dinners with grilled meats, izakaya-style gatherings, or as a food-friendly alternative to red wine.
Terroir & Winemaking
A dry rosé blend led by Merlot (approx. 84%) with Sangiovese (approx. 11%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (approx. 5%), made from Nagano-grown grapes and vinified at St. Cousair's winery in Iizuna, Nagano. 750ml bottle, ABV 11%.
About the producer
St. CousairCrafting authentic Nagano wines with a philosophy of Country Comfort.飯綱町, 長野県 · Founded 1990Visit the producer page →More wines from St. Cousair
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Yuino Rosato taste like?
- It shows a vivid ruby color and a dry palate of ripe red berries with moderate tannins, giving it a structure closer to a light red wine than a typical pale, delicate rosé.
- What grapes are used in Yuino Rosato?
- A blend led by Merlot (about 84%), with Sangiovese (about 11%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (about 5%), all grown in Nagano prefecture.
- How is Yuino Rosato different from St. Cousair's Rabbit Eye rosé?
- Yuino Rosato is vinified dry from a three-variety Merlot-Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon blend, while Rabbit Eye is a lightly sweet, seven-variety rosé blend. The two are distinct cuvées with different grape compositions and styles.
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