About Seba Rosso
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- ¥5,500-7,000
- Alcohol
- 12%
Seba Rosso is VOTANO WINE's signature 'everything blend' red from the Seba district of Shiojiri, Nagano — a barrel-aged, dry field blend of Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on stony, mineral-rich alluvial soil along the Narai River. The exact blend ratio shifts every vintage depending on how each variety ripened that year, and in some vintages (e.g. 2023) the harvest was split into two distinct barrel lots released side by side as 'Seba Rosso-1' and 'Seba Rosso-2' — same cuvée name, same vineyard and vintage, but each lot fermented and blended separately with its own ratio (in 2023: Lot-1 was Merlot 56% / Syrah 44%; Lot-2 was Merlot 49% / Cabernet Franc 38% / Cabernet Sauvignon 5% / Pinot Noir 5% / Syrah 3%). The current (2024 vintage) release is a single unified lot: Cabernet Franc 42%, Syrah 38%, Merlot 14%, Cabernet Sauvignon 6%. Fermented with wild yeasts and unfiltered, it shows deep brick-red color, ripe berry aromatics from the Cabernet Franc base amplified by Syrah's assertiveness, and is recommended for 10+ years of bottle aging.
VOTANO's 'everything blend' — Cabernet Franc's berry lift, Syrah's assertiveness, and Merlot's roundness compressed into one of Nagano's most cellar-worthy field blends. Don't touch it for a decade.
New to wine?
A bold, tannic red best suited to those who already enjoy full-bodied wine and don't mind waiting — this one rewards patience and a decade of cellaring.
Food Pairings
A structured, multi-layered red built for the long haul: pairs well with grilled or braised red meats, game, and hard aged cheeses that can stand up to its tannin and umami depth.
When to drink it
Special-occasion dinners with red meat or game, long cellaring projects, gifts for serious wine collectors.
Terroir & Winemaking
Barrel-aged, dry (ABV 12% in the 2024 vintage; historical vintages/lots range 12-13%). Field-blend philosophy: exact varietal ratio is decided each vintage by ripeness, and some vintages are split into separately-vinified lots (denoted -1/-2) with distinct blends rather than being a single fixed recipe. Wild-yeast fermentation, unfiltered. Recommended cellaring: 10+ years.
About the producer
VOTANO WINEMineral-driven, wild-yeast wines from Seba's stony Narai River terroir.塩尻市, 長野県 · Founded 2012Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties are in Seba Rosso?
- The 2024 vintage is a blend of Cabernet Franc (42%), Syrah (38%), Merlot (14%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (6%). The exact ratio changes every vintage depending on ripeness.
- What do the '-1' and '-2' in Seba Rosso's name mean?
- They are not different vintages but separately-vinified barrel lots from the same harvest, released side by side with distinct blend ratios — used in vintages such as 2023 when the crop was split into two lots.
- How long should Seba Rosso be aged before drinking?
- VOTANO WINE recommends cellaring Seba Rosso for 10 or more years to let its tannins soften and its umami character develop.
- What food pairs well with Seba Rosso?
- Its firm tannins and umami depth pair well with braised or grilled red meat, game, and aged hard cheeses.
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