About Red Steuben
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Steuben
- Price Range
- ¥1,040-3,700
- 360ml-1.8L
- Alcohol
- 11.5%
A dry red wine made from 100% Steuben grapes grown in Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture — Japan's snowy northern wine region. Ruby to raspberry-red in hue, with aromas of dried berries and black tea typical of this cool-climate American hybrid variety. The palate is smooth and light-bodied, with refreshing acidity, gentle tannin, and a savory, umami-like finish reminiscent of Japanese dashi broth, making it an easy, everyday companion to the dinner table.
Steuben is often made into sweeter styles, but Sunmamoru's Red Steuben proves the variety can shine bone-dry — its dashi-like umami finish is a genuinely distinctive, food-pairing-friendly trait rarely found in red wine.
New to wine?
A gentle, light-bodied dry red — a friendly first step into Japanese-grown American hybrid grape wines.
Food Pairings
Its umami-forward finish makes it a natural match for dashi-based Japanese dishes — try it with simmered dishes (nimono), sashimi, or sushi. Also pairs well with grilled chicken and lightly seasoned pork dishes.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, especially alongside Japanese home cooking and dashi-based dishes.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% Steuben grapes grown in Aomori and vinified at Sunmamoru Winery's second production facility, located at 709m elevation on Mt. Ajara in Owani, Aomori (established 2016). Screw-cap closure. Available in 360ml, 720ml, and 1.8L (isshobin) formats. Multiple vintages (e.g. 2023, 2024) are sold concurrently.
About the producer
Sunmamoru WineryHonshu's northernmost winery, award-winning Pinot Noirむつ市, 青森県 · Founded 2007Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Red Steuben a sweet wine?
- No. Although Steuben grapes are often vinified into sweeter styles, Sunmamoru Winery's Red Steuben is fermented dry (辛口), with refreshing acidity and gentle tannin rather than residual sweetness.
- What does Red Steuben taste like?
- It shows ruby to raspberry-red color with aromas of dried berries and black tea. The palate is light-bodied and smooth, with a distinctive savory, dashi-like umami finish.
- What food pairs well with Red Steuben?
- Its umami-driven finish pairs beautifully with dashi-based Japanese dishes such as simmered dishes (nimono), sashimi, and sushi, as well as everyday home cooking.
- What grape is used in Red Steuben?
- It is made from 100% Steuben, an American hybrid grape variety (a cross related to the Concord family) grown in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, Japan's snowy northern growing area.
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