SHIOJIRI Merlot 2018 (Red)

The "SHIOJIRI Merlot 2018(Red)" by Château MERUSAN is a medium-bodied Japanese wine made from 100% Merlot harvested in the Shiojiri region of Nagano Prefecture. This 2018 vintage, finished as a dry wine with 12% alcohol, embodies the history and steady progress of Japan's leading wine-producing region.

Merlot cultivation in Shiojiri began in 1976 with contract farmers who shared the vision of Usuke Asai. The grapes grown in the terroir of the Shiojiri region of Nagano Prefecture develop a complexity that combines solid fruitiness with spicy aromas, creating a harmony of fresh acidity and a rich yet elegant and soft tannin.

With a history of grape cultivation dating back to the Meiji era, this red wine allows you to feel the accumulation of time that the region and the varietal have walked. By savoring it slowly with a meal, it becomes an option to deeply appreciate the unique character of the Shiojiri land.