What grape is this wine made from?

It's made from 100% Tannat, an internationally rare grape variety whose name is actually the origin of the word "tannin," grown at the winery's own Yokomori Vineyard in Fukushima.

What does it taste like?

Deep garnet in color, with black fruit (cassis, plum, blackberry) and a kirsch-like liqueur note, layered with violet, dried tobacco leaf, vanilla, and firm, structured tannins.

What food pairs well with it?

Rich, savory dishes work best: soy-glazed fried chicken wings, monkfish liver, tare-basted yakitori, cashew chicken, black-vinegar sweet-and-sour pork, or bolognese.

Should this wine be aged or drunk now?

It was already aged 15 months in oak before release and is expected to gain further finesse with additional bottle aging, though it can also be enjoyed on release.

CuvéeFukushimaRed

Tannat

タナ

Winery Azuma Sanroku

About Tannat

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Tannat
Price Range: ¥6,930; tax included, 750ml
Alcohol: 13%

Tannat is Winery Azuma Sanroku's flagship red, made entirely from Tannat grapes grown at the winery's own Yokomori Vineyard in Sakuramoto, Fukushima City. The vineyard sits on well-drained alluvial soil deposited by the Shirotsu River, a tributary of the Abukuma River, and the air there carries a faint sulfurous note from nearby hot springs, giving the site an unusually distinctive terroir. The 2023-vintage fruit was aged 15 months in oak barrels before the wine's release in December 2024 — the winery's first red made solely from its own estate-grown grapes.

Sommelier's Note

One of the very few 100% Tannat wines made in Japan — the sulfur-tinged terroir of Yokomori Vineyard gives it a mineral edge that's rare among domestic reds of this weight.

New to wine?

A structured, full-bodied red with firm tannins — best suited to those who already enjoy bold reds rather than as a first red-wine pour.

Food Pairings

Suits rich, savory dishes with some char or umami depth: soy-glazed fried chicken wings, monkfish liver (ankimo), tare-basted yakitori (chicken hearts), chicken stir-fried with cashews, black-vinegar sweet-and-sour pork, and bolognese.

When to drink it

Special dinners and pairings with rich, umami-forward dishes; benefits from decanting or further bottle aging.

Terroir & Winemaking

100% estate-grown Tannat from the Yokomori Vineyard (Sakuramoto, Fukushima City). Aged 15 months in oak barrels. Full-bodied red. ABV 13%. 750ml.

About the producer

Winery Azuma SanrokuFukushima's first winery, born from post-quake revival福島市, 福島県 · Founded 2019Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grape is this wine made from?: It's made from 100% Tannat, an internationally rare grape variety whose name is actually the origin of the word "tannin," grown at the winery's own Yokomori Vineyard in Fukushima.
What does it taste like?: Deep garnet in color, with black fruit (cassis, plum, blackberry) and a kirsch-like liqueur note, layered with violet, dried tobacco leaf, vanilla, and firm, structured tannins.
What food pairs well with it?: Rich, savory dishes work best: soy-glazed fried chicken wings, monkfish liver, tare-basted yakitori, cashew chicken, black-vinegar sweet-and-sour pork, or bolognese.
Should this wine be aged or drunk now?: It was already aged 15 months in oak before release and is expected to gain further finesse with additional bottle aging, though it can also be enjoyed on release.

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