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Description
Junmai Ginjo Sakanishiki from Itakura Shuzo Co., Ltd. in Shimane uses Sakanishiki, a sake rice variety native to Shimane Prefecture, highlighting the brewery's commitment to regional ingredients and local terroir. Sakanishiki is known for producing sake with a soft, gentle flavor profile suited to ginjo fermentation techniques. This expression celebrates the indigenous rice variety of the San'in region alongside Shimane's traditional brewing methods.
Specifications
Flavor Profile
Sweet
Dry
Light
Full
Crisp
Rich
Low Acid
High Acid
Smooth
Complex
Sake TypeWhat is Junmai Ginjo?
Fruity and clean — the perfect entry point into premium sake.
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Itakura Shuzo Co.,Ltd
Shimane
Founded Meiji 4 years, with the motto of "living in taste and aroma", while mechanization is progressing, koji and sake mother structure are handled by skilled forests, and under Mr. Yoshihisa Nagasaki, a master of Ginjo brewing. Sake brewing is made using 5 million stones from the prefecture, improvements, Saika Nishiki, and Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo. The registered trademark, "Tenka", is a venerable alcoholic name named after the "painlessness" of Sutra. (Shimane Sake Brewery Association)
Est.1871
BrandTenon
Address468 Shiomachi Izumo Shimane
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