About Denen Rouge
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Campbell Early, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- ¥2,750-2,805
- Alcohol
- 10.0%
Tada Winery's signature everyday red, blending estate-grown Campbell Early with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2019 vintage used roughly 85% Campbell Early, 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, though the exact ratio shifts slightly with each harvest. The Campbell Early grapes come from a veteran grower in Yoichi — an elderly farmer whose son, after retiring from his company job, now helps tend the vines — while the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are grown on the Tada estate in Kamifurano. Fermented with indigenous wild yeasts and left unfiltered, with only a small dose of sulfites added at bottling, the wine keeps Campbell Early's soft, candied-fruit sweetness at its core while the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon add structure, dark-berry depth and a touch of coniferous, woody nuance. Named "Denen Rouge" — denen meaning countryside/farmland in Japanese and rouge meaning red in French — it captures the easy-drinking, farmhouse character of Tada Winery's rural Furano vineyards.
Proof that Campbell Early doesn't have to stay a beginner's grape — blended with estate Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it becomes a farmhouse red with real personality.
New to wine?
A gentle, low-tannin red built on Campbell Early's natural sweetness — a comfortable first step for those new to Japanese wine.
Food Pairings
An easy, food-friendly red that suits everyday dinners — think grilled chicken, pork dishes, or tomato-based pasta. Its soft tannins and gentle 10% ABV also make it comfortable alongside Japanese home cooking.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, everyday Japanese home cooking, first taste of Hokkaido red wine
Terroir & Winemaking
Estate-grown Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Campbell Early sourced from a Yoichi grower; 2019 vintage ratio approx. Campbell Early 85% / Merlot 10% / Cabernet Sauvignon 5%. Fermented with indigenous wild yeasts, minimal sulfites added only at bottling, unfiltered. ABV 10.0%. Bottled in 750ml.
About the producer
Tada WineryAuthentic Hokkaido terroir wines crafted with wild yeast and minimal intervention.上富良野町, 北海道 · Founded 2016Visit the producer page →More wines from Tada Winery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Denen Rouge?
- It is a blend of three grapes: Campbell Early (the dominant variety, sourced from a grower in Yoichi), Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon (both estate-grown in Kamifurano). The 2019 vintage ratio was roughly 85% Campbell Early, 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Does Denen Rouge contain Bacchus?
- No. Denen Rouge is a Campbell Early, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Tada Winery separately produces a white wine blend of Campbell Early, Niagara and Bacchus, which is a different product.
- What does Denen Rouge taste like?
- It shows Campbell Early's soft, candied red-fruit sweetness up front, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon adding darker berry depth, a touch of woody/coniferous nuance, and gentle tannins. The alcohol content is a light 10%.
- What food pairs well with Denen Rouge?
- Its soft tannins and light body make it versatile with everyday cooking — grilled chicken, pork dishes, tomato-based pasta, and many Japanese home-style dishes.
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