Sake Type
Junmai Ginjo
Rice Type & Origin Area
Ginginga (Iwate)
Rice-polishing Ratio
50%
Alcohol Percentage
15%
SMV (Sake Meter Value)
+3
Production Area
Iwate
Nanbu Bijin Junmai Ginjo Ginginga
NANBU BIJIN
Ginginga is a sake that truly embodies the spirit of Iwate. It is brewed using Ginginga, a sake rice variety cultivated in the prefecture, together with Giovanni, a unique yeast strain developed locally. Every element, from the rice and water to the yeast and the people who craft it, comes from Iwate, making it an “All Iwate” sake in the truest sense. The result is a brew that reflects both the region’s natural bounty and the dedication of its people, offering a taste that is distinctly local yet refined in character.
About the Sake brewery:
Nanbu Bijin's journey began in 1951 with Mr. Hajime Yamaguchi, the esteemed Master Brewer. In 2013, the mantle of leadership then passed to Mr. Kosuke Kuji, who took the helm as the brewery's 5th president. Nanbu Bijin's story is one of tireless pursuit — an ode to innovation, dedicated to the evolution of sake craftsmanship. Its commitment extends to encouraging all employees to explore new avenues in the liquor industry. Nanbu Bijin's ethos is steeped in a passion for discovery, continuously blending heritage with a quest for the new, with an earnest desire to progress while respecting and learning from tradition.