In recent years, canned wine (wine in a can) has become increasingly popular around the world, especially in the United States and Europe. Recently, it has also started to appear in convenience stores and major supermarkets in Japan.
Canned wine is a new star in the wine world and is garnering attention. Its greatest appeal is its convenience . It is easy to carry and can be used in a variety of situations, such as BBQs, camping, and parties.
Another great feature is that it comes in small portions , making it easy for people living alone or who can't drink a lot of alcohol.
Canned wine makes wine, which can often seem a bit intimidating, feel much more accessible.
In this article, we'll explain why canned wine is so popular, introduce 11 types of canned wine that are easily available in stores and online, and tell you about the canned wine situation in New Zealand!
Canned wine: why it's so popular
Canned wine is becoming popular around the world for the following reasons:- Drinking size
- No need to prepare glasses or openers
- Lightweight and easy to carry
- The packaging is stylish
- Suitable for any occasion, such as outdoors or parties
- High recycling rate and eco-friendly
The main reason for the growing demand is that it is a "single-drink size."
The bottled wine we usually see is usually 750ml . In comparison, canned wine is usually around 200-300ml per bottle, which is the perfect size for when you just want to drink a little.
One of the best things about canned wine is sparkling wine . When opening a can of sparkling wine, there is the worry that the carbonation will weaken over time. However, canned wine has a smaller volume, so you can drink it all before the carbonation weakens. Also, cans have a high thermal conductivity, so it doesn't take long to chill. Another benefit is that you can easily enjoy ice-cold sparkling wine.
Furthermore, as mentioned at the beginning, canned wine is unbreakable, lightweight, and easy to carry. Since you don't need to prepare anything special to drink wine, such as a glass, it is also useful in outdoor situations such as camping, BBQ, and swimming in the sea. Moreover, the packaging is often stylish, so it looks great in photos.
Also, as awareness of environmental conservation grows around the world, some people are choosing canned wine because "cans have a higher recycling rate than bottles."
Canned wine has the appeal of being more convenient and casual than bottled wine. Even if you don't usually drink much wine, it might be a good idea to start by trying canned wine.
From here, we will introduce 11 classic types of canned wine sold in Japan!
The criteria for selecting the products to introduce are products that the editorial team has actually seen in stores and canned wines that are popular online.
*Storefront surveys were conducted in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
We will not be listing seasonal or store-limited items, but will be focusing on introducing our standard products.
Please note that we may not be able to introduce some newly released products.
The canned wines featured in this article are as follows (in no particular order):
- Baloch
- Petit Monteria
- Carlo Rossi
- Ciao
- World Selection
- Chantelle
- Mondepremio
- Seijo Ishii Sparkling Wine
- Migaki strawberry canet
- Diamant
- Underwood
Baloch
"Barox" is a canned wine from Australia with its impressive and stylish packaging.
Barrows is known as the first company in the world to develop canned wine. It took 20 years of research and development to develop the can. They came up with a revolutionary wine packaging system called "VINSAFE" that coats the inside of the can, and obtained a patent for it.
Of course, the contents are also authentic. You can enjoy high-quality, aged, flavorful Australian wine. Barrow's canned wine is sold in stores such as Kitano Ace, Kinokuniya, and Tokyu Store, and can also be purchased from major online shopping sites such as Amazon.
| Official product website | Baloch |
|---|---|
| Seller (importer) | Baroque Wine Japan Sole Distributor |
| Online Purchase Link | ▶Amazon ▶Rakuten ▶Yahoo Shopping |
Product details
| Product name | Contents | Alc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | Cabernet Shiraz Merlot | 250ml | 13% |
| Premium | Chardonnay Semillon | 250ml | 13% |
| Sparkling | Cabernet Shiraz Merlot | 250ml | 13% |
| Sparkling | Chardonnay Semillon | 250ml | 13% |
| Sparkling | Moscato | 250ml | 6.5% |
| Sparkling | Rosé | 250ml | 13% |
| Sparkling | cider | 250ml | 5.5% |
| Sparkling | Bubbly Chardonnay | 250ml | 13% |
Petit Monteria
"Petit Monteria" is a popular canned wine series by Monde Sake Brewery, a winery founded in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture in 1952. The winery's wish to make wine more accessible and casual to people to enjoy is embodied in this series.
The standard series consists of four varieties: Rouge, Blanc, Sparkling, and Rose Sparkling.
This product is sold at convenience stores and drug stores nationwide.
| Official product website | Monde Sake Brewery Online Shop |
|---|---|
| Seller (manufacturer) | Monde Sake Brewery |
| Online Purchase Link | ▶Rakuten ▶Yahoo Shopping |
Product details
| Product name | type | Contents | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rouge | Red, slightly full-bodied | 300ml | 12.5% |
| Bran | White, slightly dry | 300ml | 12.5% |
| Sparkling | White, slightly dry | 290ml | 12% |
| Rose Sparkling | Rose, slightly dry | 290ml | 12% |
Carlo Rossi ICE
The "Carlo Rossi ICE Sparkling" series has been a hot topic since Suntory began selling it last year.
"Carlo Rossi" is a long-selling product of "E. & J. Gallo Winery", which has a history of over 40 years in the United States. Now you can easily enjoy this wine in a can. The raw material is Australian wine, which is added with carbonation and flavorings to create a refreshing taste. The alcohol content is relatively low at 8%. Rather than calling it a wine, it might be better to call it a wine cocktail.
There are now three varieties: white, rose, and this year's May Muscat. This product is sold at convenience stores and supermarkets nationwide.
| Official product website | Suntory Carlo Rossi ICE |
|---|---|
| Seller (importer) | Suntory |
| Online Purchase Link | ▶Amazon ▶Rakuten ▶Yahoo Shopping |
Product details
| Product name | Contents | Alc. |
|---|---|---|
| ICE Sparkling White | 280ml | 8% |
| ICE Sparkling Rose | 280ml | 8% |
| ICE Sparkling Muscat | 280ml | 8% |
Ciao
The canned wine sold at Kaldi is "Ciao" , an Italian brand.
The name "ciao", which means "hello!" in Italian, conveys the bright and cheerful atmosphere of Italy.
The winery that produces this wine, Cantine Sgarzi, consistently produces high quality wines that offer excellent value for money.
| Official product website | Cantine Sgarzi |
|---|---|
| Seller (importer) | Overseas |
| Online Purchase Link | ▶Amazon ▶Rakuten ▶Yahoo Shopping |
Product details
| Product name | type | Contents | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bianco | White, dry, slightly sparkling | 200ml | 10.5% |
| Moscato | White, sweet, slightly sparkling | 200ml | 8% |
| Rosato | Rosé, sweet, slightly sparkling | 200ml | 10.5% |
| sangria | Red, sweet, slightly sparkling | 200ml | 7% |
| Sfritz | White, sweet, slightly sparkling | 200ml | 7% |
| Mojito | White, sweet, slightly sparkling | 200ml | 7% |
World Selection
This canned wine is part of the "World Selection Series," a series of wines made by Mercian, a prestigious wine company in the Kirin Group, in collaboration with wineries around the world.
Only one type of sparkling white wine is available in cans: a delicate, slightly effervescent wine made from Australian Chardonnay.
It is sold at convenience stores, drug stores, supermarkets, etc.
| Official product website | giraffe |
|---|---|
| Seller (manufacturer) | Mercian |
| Online Purchase Link | ▶Rakuten ▶Yahoo Shopping |
Product details
| Product name | Contents | Alc. |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkling from Australia | 290ml | 11% |
Chantelle
Suntory's "Chantelle" is a FamilyMart exclusive product.
There are three varieties available: white, rosé, and green apple.
| Official product website | Family Mart |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Suntory |
Product details
| Product name | Contents | Alc. |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkling Blanc | 280ml | 12% |
| Sparkling Rosé | 280ml | 12% |
| Sparkling Green Apple | 280ml | 10% |
Mondepremio
Monde Premio by Monde Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. is a limited edition product sold at Lawson.
The standard products sold at Lawson stores nationwide are two types of sparkling wine: white and rosé.
| Official product website | Lawson |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monde Sake Brewery |
Product details
| Product name | Contents | Alc. |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkling | 290ml | 12% |
| Rose Sparkling | 290ml | 12% |
Seijo Ishii Sparkling Wine
A series of original sparkling wines that Seijo Ishii began selling in 2019.
The two types, blanc and rosé, have a refreshing style that goes well with any meal.
The two types of sangria are reproductions of the popular sangria actually served at "Le Bar a Vin 52," a wine bar produced by Seijo Ishii.
| Product introduction site | Seijo Ishii Top Buyer Blog |
|---|---|
| Seller (manufacturer) | Monde Sake Brewery |
Product details
| Product name | Contents | Alc. |
|---|---|---|
| Bran | 290ml | 12.5% |
| Rosé | 290ml | 12.5% |
| Sangria red | 290ml | 9.5% |
| Sangria white | 290ml | 9.5% |
Migaki strawberry canet
Although it is not classified as wine but as a "fruit wine," this "Migaki Ichigo Canette" is a rare "strawberry sparkling wine."
It uses plenty of Migaki strawberries, which were created based on the concept of "edible jewels."
Migaki Strawberry is a unified brand of high-quality, multiple varieties of strawberries produced by GRA Co., Ltd. in Yamamoto Town, Miyagi Prefecture.
Based on the experience of the Great Tohoku Earthquake in 2011, we have achieved a stable supply of high-quality strawberries through cutting-edge greenhouse horticulture that combines artisanal techniques and IT. This product is sold in some department stores and enoteca stores.
| Official product website | MIGAKI-ICHIGO |
|---|---|
| Seller (manufacturer) | GRA |
| Online Purchase Link | ▶Amazon ▶Rakuten ▶Yahoo Shopping ▶Enoteca |
Product details
| Product name | Contents | Alc. |
|---|---|---|
| Canet Red | 290ml | 8.5% |
| Canet White | 290ml | 8.5% |
Diamant
Dear Mom is a canned wine that has become a hot topic across the US with its very cute design. It has just arrived in Japan for the first time from Portland, Oregon, USA.
Dear Mom Wine Co. was founded in 2017 by two high school friends, Robert Karmin and Jonathan Cantor.
"Dear Mom" was born from our respect for mothers and our desire to provide them with a convenient yet premium wine experience. The small size of each bottle (187ml) makes it easy to drink, and the name "Dear Mom" makes it the perfect gift to express your gratitude to your mother.
| Official product website | Join the otto |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dear Mom Wine Co. |
| Seller (importer) | North Mall (formerly Otto) |
Product details
| Product name | Type/Variety | Contents | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|
| white | Dry Pinot Gris | 187ml | 13% |
| Red | Dry 90% Syrah + 10% Viognier | 187ml | 13% |
| Sparkling | Dry Pinot Gris | 187ml | 13% |
| Rosé | Dry 50% Syrah + 50% Malbec | 187ml | 13% |
Underwood
Underwood is a wine produced by Union Wine Company, a winery founded in 2005 on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon.
Union Wine Company's wines are made with the aim of creating wines that are not necessarily expensive, but can be enjoyed casually with friends and family without sacrificing quality.
| Official product website | KOBE International |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Union Wine Company |
| Seller (importer) | KOBE International |
| Online Purchase Link | ▶Amazon ▶Rakuten ▶Yahoo Shopping |
Product details
| Product name | Contents | Alc. |
|---|---|---|
| Pinot Gris | 250ml | 13% |
| Rosé | 250ml | 12% |
| Pinot Noir | 250ml | 13% |
Bonus: Canned wine in New Zealand
So, what is the situation with canned wine in New Zealand?
Canned wine has become a big trend around the world, but in New Zealand the boom is still in its infancy.
And the number of companies producing canned wine is gradually increasing domestically as well.
(Reference: Negociants New Zealand )
▶Joiy Official Website New Zealand canned wine is becoming popular as a souvenir from New Zealand. After checking with our editorial team, unfortunately, it is not yet imported into Japan. We can't wait for it to arrive in Japan.
summary
We have brought you information about canned wine, which is currently a global trend. Canned wine comes in small, single-serving sizes, making it very easy to drink and convenient. It can be enjoyed anywhere, so it is also great for summer leisure activities.
Even if you're not a big fan of wine, why not take this opportunity to give canned wine a try?
