About Assemblage Rouge
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Zweigelt
- Price Range
- ¥2,860-3,100
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
Assemblage Rouge is Tainai Kogen Winery's signature red blend, combining Merlot with the cold-hardy Zweigelt grown on the estate's steep, wind-swept slopes in Niigata's Tainai highlands. Unlike the winery's single-varietal Zweigelt, this cuvée blends the two red varieties to balance Merlot's structure with Zweigelt's bright fruit. Expect aromas of blackcurrant and wild strawberry layered with subtle shiso and eucalyptus-like herbal notes, framed by generous fruit and refreshing acidity that keeps the finish clean and easy-drinking.
This blend shows how well Zweigelt performs when paired with Merlot's structure — a distinctly Niigata take on an easy-drinking red blend.
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An easy, food-friendly introduction to Japanese red blends — fruity, balanced, and never heavy.
Food Pairings
A versatile food wine: grilled or roasted red meats, duck, and hard cheeses all work well, and the bright acidity also suits richer Japanese dishes such as sukiyaki, grilled eel (unagi), and simmered pork.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, casual gatherings with grilled meats, and Japanese home cooking.
Terroir & Winemaking
Blend of Merlot and Zweigelt grown on a steep, sun-facing south-southwest slope at roughly 250m elevation at the foot of the Iide mountains, where strong winds keep humidity and disease pressure low. ABV 12.5%.
About the producer
Tainai Kogen WineryMunicipal winery expressing Niigata's mountain terroir胎内市, 新潟県 · Founded 2007Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Assemblage Rouge?
- It is a blend of Merlot and the cold-hardy Zweigelt grape, both grown on Tainai Kogen Winery's estate slopes.
- How is Assemblage Rouge different from Tainai Kogen's Zweigelt?
- Zweigelt is bottled as a single-varietal wine, while Assemblage Rouge blends Zweigelt with Merlot for added structure and a fuller, more layered profile.
- What does Assemblage Rouge taste like?
- Aromas of blackcurrant and wild strawberry with subtle shiso and eucalyptus-like herbal notes, backed by generous fruit and fresh acidity.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Grilled or roasted red meats, duck, and hard cheeses, as well as Japanese dishes like sukiyaki and grilled eel.
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