About White Steuben Sweet
- Style
- White, Sweet
- Grape Varieties
- Steuben
- Price Range
- ¥1,780
- 720ml
- Alcohol
- 11%
A sweet white wine made from 100% Steuben grapes grown in Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture — vinified in the blanc de noirs style, pressing the black-skinned Steuben grape without extended skin contact so the juice runs pale. Pale pink-gold in color, it opens with a fragrant, floral bouquet reminiscent of honeyed blossoms and a gentle sweet-tart berry aroma. On the palate, a soft, well-judged sweetness is balanced by Steuben's characteristic gentle tannin and refreshing acidity, giving a light, easy-drinking finish that is friendly to those new to wine or wary of white wine's tartness.
Proof that a black grape can make a great sweet white — Steuben's natural acidity keeps this blanc de noirs honest and refreshing rather than cloying.
New to wine?
A gentle, floral sweet white with soft acidity — an easy first step for anyone new to wine or put off by tart whites.
Food Pairings
Its gentle sweetness and soft tannin make it a natural match for Japanese home cooking built on dashi umami — try it with nikujaga (simmered meat and potatoes), tamago-dofu (egg tofu), or negima-shio yakitori. Outside Japanese cuisine, it pairs beautifully with prosciutto-wrapped cream cheese and avocado.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners with Japanese home cooking, casual gatherings, and as an approachable gift for someone new to wine.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% Steuben grapes grown in Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture, and produced at Sunmamoru Winery's second winery on Mt. Ajara in Owani (elevation 709m, established 2016). Vinified as a blanc de noirs — pressed as a white wine despite the black-skinned grape — with residual sweetness. Screw cap closure, 720ml. The 2024 vintage won Gold at the 2026 SAKURA Japan Women's Wine Awards; earlier vintages have also won a Bronze at the 2022 Japan Wine Competition, a Silver at the 2020 SAKURA Awards, and a Bronze at the 2020 Japan Wine Challenge.
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 White Steuben Sweet a sweet or dry wine?
- It is a sweet (amakuchi) white wine, made in a blanc de noirs style from 100% black-skinned Steuben grapes. This is distinct from the winery's standard 'White Steuben,' which is vinified dry.
- What does White Steuben Sweet taste like?
- Pale pink-gold in color, with a floral, honeyed-blossom aroma and a sweet-tart berry nuance. The palate has a soft, gentle sweetness balanced by refreshing acidity and light tannin, finishing light and easy to drink.
- What food pairs well with White Steuben Sweet?
- It pairs especially well with dashi-based Japanese home cooking such as nikujaga, tamago-dofu, and salt-grilled negima yakitori, and also with prosciutto-wrapped cream cheese and avocado.
- Is White Steuben Sweet a good wine for beginners?
- Yes. Its gentle sweetness and soft acidity make it especially approachable for people who are new to wine or who find dry white wines too tart.
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