CuvéeHokkaidoRed

Kiyomai Taru-juku Aka

清舞 樽熟 赤

Tokachi Makibanoie Winery

About Kiyomai Taru-juku Aka

Style
Red
Grape Varieties
Kiyomai
Price Range
¥3,300-3,990
Alcohol
10.5%

Kiyomai Taru-juku Aka is a single-varietal red wine from Tokachi Makibanoie Winery made entirely from Kiyomai, a cold-hardy hybrid grape bred in 1975 in Ikeda Town by crossing the Kiyomi variety (its mother) with a wild mountain grape (Vitis amurensis, its father) and officially registered in 2000. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for roughly 8 to 12 months, producing a deep reddish-purple wine with a crisp, spicy oak-aged aroma and a mellow, well-rounded palate that inherits the bright, food-friendly acidity of its Kiyomi parent.

Sommelier's Note

Kiyomai shows what Tokachi's own bred grape can do with a little oak: a mellow, spice-kissed red that keeps its parent Kiyomi's refreshing acidity intact.

New to wine?

A gentle, easy-drinking introduction to Japanese hybrid red wines — the oak aging softens any sharpness while the natural acidity keeps it refreshing.

Food Pairings

A versatile medium-bodied red that pairs well with grilled or roasted meats, yakitori with savory-sweet glaze, and aged cheeses; the bright acidity also cuts through richer, umami-forward dishes.

When to drink it

Everyday dinners with Japanese cuisine, casual gatherings, or as a gift showcasing Tokachi's local grape varieties.

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Kiyomai (a 1975 Kiyomi × wild mountain grape cross, registered 2000), aged in French oak barrels for approximately 8-12 months depending on vintage. ABV 10.5%.

About the producer

Tokachi Makibanoie WineryCold-climate wines from Hokkaido's storied Tokachi winemaking region池田町, 北海道 · Founded 2021Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grape is Kiyomai Taru-juku Aka made from, and how is it different from Kiyomi or Yamasachi wines from the same winery?
It is 100% Kiyomai (清舞), a distinct cold-hardy variety bred in 1975 by crossing Kiyomi (its mother) with a wild mountain grape (its father) and registered in 2000. It is a different grape from Kiyomi (清見, the parent variety used in the winery's separate Kiyomi Taru-juku Aka) and from Yamasachi (山幸, used in the winery's Yamasachi Taru-juku Aka) — all three are related but distinct hybrids grown by Tokachi Makibanoie Winery.
What does Kiyomai Taru-juku Aka taste like?
A medium-bodied red with a deep reddish-purple hue, a crisp, spicy barrel-aged aroma from French oak, and a mellow, smooth palate balanced by the bright acidity inherited from its Kiyomi parent.
What food pairs well with Kiyomai Taru-juku Aka?
It pairs especially well with grilled or glazed meat dishes such as yakitori and sukiyaki, and with aged cheeses; its acidity also complements umami-rich Japanese cuisine.
What is the alcohol content of Kiyomai Taru-juku Aka?
It has an alcohol content of 10.5%.

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