• Sawahime Daiginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Daiginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Daiginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Daiginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Daiginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Daiginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Daiginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Daiginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Daiginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Daiginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi

Sawahime Daiginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi

2010 International Wine Challenge Champion Sake

Crafted under the watchful eye of Mr. Hiroshi Inoue, the illustrious 5th generation Kuramoto of a heritage dating back to 1868, this sake embodies a legacy of excellence. Mr. Hiroshi himself has bestowed his personal touch on just 14 exclusive Lucky Sawahime Daiginjo bottles.

Uniquely Tochigi, made from 100% native Hitogokochi yielding an elegant mouthfeel with soft, clean acidity that embraces your palate, culminating with a finish of light spice and gentle sweetness.

style
floral and fruity
availability
year round
on the palate
clean acidity light spice and gentle sweetness
on the nose
white flowers
RPR (Rice Polishing Ratio)
40%
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Sawahime sake is always made to adhere to its characteristic style of being flavourful but always with a lightness the the finish. A sake which does not overstay its welcome.

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Characteristics特徴

Prefecture
tochigi
Rice
hitogokochi
Alcohol
17%
SMV (Sake Meter Value)
+4
Acidity
1.3
Water Source
subsoil water from kinugawa river
Yeast
tochigi kobo

How to enjoy楽しみ方

Recommended pairings
steamed chicken | tempura
Serving temperature
11°-16°C
Serving vessels
white wine glass

Inoue Seikichi Shouten井上清吉商店

Known as the birthplace of Sake in Japan, Mount Miwa in Nara Prefecture has been home to Imanishi Brewery since 1660. Not only is Mount Miwa thought to be the birthplace of sake in Japan, it is also thought to have been bestowed with the art of sake brewing by god.