Sake Type
Daiginjo
Rice Type & Origin Area
Yamadanishiki - Niigata
Rice-polishing Ratio
38%
Alcohol Percentage
16%
Production Area
Niigata
Echigozakura Daiginyo
Yamadanishiki (38)
ECHIGOZAKURA SHUZO
For 15 years, Echigozakura Shuzo has been releasing this sake in limited quantities, following the debut of Echigo Sakura Daiginjo. Aspiring to create the quintessential Niigata Daiginjo, the brewery devoted careful efforts and premium materials to its crafting.
Utilizing Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 38%, the brewery created a Daiginjo imbued with an exquisite fragrance and a velvety-smooth palate, designed for diverse occasions and settings.
Bestowed with the esteemed 2018 SAKE Selection Gold Medal Award, this brew showcases Echigozakura Shuzo's pursuit of excellence, unmistakably reflected in its enticing flavors and aromatic finesse.
About the Sake brewery:
Echigozakura Shuzo specializes in ginjo sake, crafting 10,000 koku annually through a unique brewery design. Their method involves slow, low-temperature rice preparation, resulting in Niigata's signature mild, mellow sake.
Founded in 1890 as Shirai Shuzo in Suibara Town (now Agano City), it thrived amidst the natural splendor of Gozu Mountains and the Agano River. Joining Sekaitaka Koyamaya Group in 1993, the brewery underwent a comprehensive 2009 renovation, preserving a century-old legacy while embracing cutting-edge equipment.
Honoring traditional brewing techniques, Echigozakura masters ginjo sake, demonstrating over a century of brewing expertise nurtured in nature's embrace.
