COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Muscat Bailey A, Steuben
PRODUCER
Fukagawa Winery
REGION
Tokyo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
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ABOUT THIS WINE
The Tokyo Eastbay Assemblage Red B is a red wine produced by Fukagawa Winery, an urban winery established in Tokyo in 2016. This wine is a blend of grape varieties, with common components in their assemblages including Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Muscat Bailey A, and Steuben, sourced from various regions across Japan. Fukagawa Winery's unique approach involves producing wine within the city, demonstrating an innovative spirit in Japanese viticulture. The winery aims to create wines that resonate with a modern urban palate.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes for yeast starters have been grown on a Tokyo supermarket rooftop.
Fact 02
Fukagawa Winery is an urban winery located in Tokyo.
Fact 03
The winery produces approximately 20,000 bottles annually.
Fact 04
Some of their wines undergo underwater aging to soften astringency.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Tokyo Eastbay Assemblage Red B is a red wine produced by Fukagawa Winery. The winemaking process involves sourcing grapes from various regions across Japan and blending them to create the final assemblage. While specific technical details for this vintage are not provided, the winery is known for its innovative practices, including urban winemaking within Tokyo and experimental techniques such as underwater aging. The focus is on creating a red wine that reflects the diverse origins of its grapes and the unique urban context of its production.
