Takizawa Junmai Ginjo (1800ml)

Region/ Company: Shinshu Meijo, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Shinshu Meijo, located in Ueda City, Nagano, has been dedicated to sake brewing since the late Edo period over 150 years ago. The brewery draws its water from the central Shinshu Mihara mountain range—an ultra‑soft “obsidian water” naturally filtered through obsidian bedrock. With a total hardness of just 0.95 mg/L, this exceptionally pure, mineral‑low water allows the natural umami of the rice and koji to shine, resulting in sake with vivid flavor and pronounced depth.

Ingredients: Miyama Nishiki

Grade/ Rice Polishing Rate: Junmai Ginjo, 55%

Nihonshudo: +2

Alcohol: 16%

Tasting: Brewed with two proprietary yeast strains, this ginjo offers an elegant aromatic profile featuring notes of apple, banana, pear, and delicate florals. The palate is light, silky, and refined, with a long, graceful finish. Excellent chilled, yet retains appealing character when warmed.

Pairing: Pairs well with Italian cuisine, Chinese dishes, hot pot, and Japanese fare.

Award:
Gold Medal – Sake Competition