Wine that goes well with Japanese food
As you know, ``Japanese cuisine'' has been registered as a world intangible cultural heritage and has been in the spotlight. Japanese food, which uses seasonal ingredients and brings out the flavors of the ingredients, is attracting attention because it goes well with wine, and pairing Japanese food and wine has become a trend. It is no longer unusual to find wine available at Japanese restaurants. Also, you can enjoy pairing Japanese food and wine more easily at home. Japanese cuisine uses a variety of ingredients and has a wide variety of flavors, so it is necessary to choose a wine that matches the food. Here we will pick up typical Japanese dishes and wines that go well with them.Recommended wines that go well with sashimi
One of the biggest characteristics of Japanese cuisine is eating raw fish. Sashimi is essential for Japanese people. The fresh taste of Italian white wine is perfect for sashimi. Italy is surrounded by the sea on three sides, and carpaccio, a raw fish, is eaten near the sea. Pairing fresh raw fish with lively white wine will make both the food and the wine even more delicious.
San Michele Appiano/ Mellor Chardonnay Alto Adige
San Michele Appiano is a wine cooperative in Italy's northernmost region of Trentino-Alto Adige. In the Trentino-Alto Adige region, cooperatives are well-developed and the quality of grapes is carefully controlled. San Michele Appiano is known as one of the most powerful cooperatives. Melor Chardonnay Alto Adige is from the "Selezione" series, which is made from carefully selected grapes. This Chardonnay has aromas of apple and melon, and a soft texture.
Wine that goes well with meat and potatoes
Soy sauce is essential to Japanese cuisine. Soy sauce flavor is the quintessence of Japanese food. When you think of soy sauce-flavored home-cooked food, it's meat and potatoes. It's a warm side dish that you'll want to eat from time to time. In fact, it is said that soy sauce flavor goes well with Burgundy Pinot Noir. This wine has a good balance of smooth tannins and soft acidity, and goes perfectly with dashi stock and soy sauce.
If you haven't tried it yet, please give it a try.
La Gibriotte Bourgogne Rouge
La Gibriotte is a négociant made by the children of Claude Dugas, the top producer of Gevrey-Chambertin. This Bourgogne Rouge is a mellow Pinot Noir wine that is full of fresh berry fruit aromas that can be felt in the mouth.
Wine that goes well with yellowtail radish
Yellowtail radish soaked in dashi stock and soy sauce is a popular dish at home. We recommend an aromatic rosé to pair with the fatty yellowtail and the mellow flavor.
The rosé has delicate tannins, a fresh texture, and an overflowing fruit flavor that goes well with yellowtail radish. The beautiful color of the rosé adds a touch of beauty to the plain yellowtail radish.
Château Les Trois Croix/ Rosé
Chateau Les Trois Croix is a chateau located in the Fronsac area of Bordeaux, France. It is produced by Patrick Leon, former chief brewer of Chateau Mouton Rothschild, one of the five major chateaus. This rosé has a rose petal-like color and has a rich strawberry aroma. It has delicate tannins and a mellow taste.
Chateau Les Trois Croix Rosé [2021] 750ml Rosé
Wine that goes well with Saikyo-yaki fish
Miso is also an essential seasoning for Japanese cuisine. Saikyoyaki, which is made by adding sake and mirin to Saikyo miso using rice malt, and marinating fish in it and grilling it, has an elegant sweetness. What you want to pair with such fragrant Saikyo-yaki is Soave, an Italian white wine. Soave has a refreshing and fruity taste with citrus fruit aromas and herbal nuances. It perfectly matches the flavor of Saikyo-yaki fish.
Fattori/ Soave Classico Runcaris
Fattori is a maker who practices biologic farming in the village of Soave in Veneto, Italy. Made from 100% Garganega grapes, Soave Classico Runcalis has a rich minerality. A refreshing yet elegant white wine.
Fattori Soave Classico Runcaris [2022] 750ml/White
Wine that goes well with yakitori
Yakitori is a staple of Japanese food. It's fragrant and whets the appetite. Rosé is a wine that can be paired with sauce or salt. In particular, Spanish rosé has a strong body and is perfect for chicken.
Grande Vinos y Vinhedos/ Monasterio de las Vinas Garnacha Rose
Grande Vinhedos is the largest wine cooperative in Aragon, Spain. This rosé is made from 100% Garnacha grapes and has a refreshing taste with a hint of strawberry.
Grande Vinhos y Vinhedos Monasterio de las Vinas Garnacha Rosé [2021] 750ml Rosé
Wine that goes well with ginger pork
Everyone loves grilled pork with ginger, which is a standard side dish! Although you might think of eating it with rice, the flavor of pork fat and ginger actually goes well with wine.
Germans pair their famous pork sausage with their famous Riesling, so let's use that as a model and pair it with Riesling.
Annie's Rain/ Riesling
Annie's Lane is a winery located in Australia's Clare Valley. This area is known for its Riesling. This Riesling has hints of lime and hints of ginger. This is a full-bodied wine with aromas of herbs and spices such as lemongrass and coriander.
Annie's Rain Riesling [2022] 750ml White
Wine that goes well with tofu dishes
Tofu is a food so familiar to Japanese people that it can be said that they eat it every day, regardless of the season. There are countless dishes that use tofu.
Tofu is a healthy food that is attracting attention around the world. Pair the light-tasting tofu with a classy and well-balanced white Bordeaux wine. Both the tofu and the wine have delicate flavors that complement each other.
Domaine Baron de Rothschild/Bordeaux Reserve Special Blanc
Domaine Baron de Rothschild produces wine from grapes grown by the Lafite Group in Bordeaux, France. Bordeaux Reserve Special Blanc is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon with fresh citrus fruit aromas. A white wine that allows you to easily enjoy the taste of Bordeaux.
wine that goes well with sushi
Speaking of Japanese cuisine, you can't talk about it without mentioning sushi. Sushi, one of Japan's most representative dishes, is best paired with an elegant champagne.
Champagne has a supple texture and a soft, elegant taste that can be paired with a wide variety of fresh sushi toppings, and goes well with sushi rice.
Guy de Saint Flavie Brut
Guy de Saint Flavie produced by the prestigious Guigal company. This champagne has good cost performance and a high repeat rate. It has a well-balanced taste with elegant bubbles and fresh fruit flavors.
Guy de Saint Flavie Brut [NV] 750ml/White Foam 《Champagne》
