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Suwa brewery is located in Japan 's least populated prefecture where there is an abundance of natural elements available to the small number of breweries. They are also one of the few breweries only producing Junmai, Junmai Gingo, or Junmai Daiginjo grade sake and where owner and toji are the same individual. Their water is extremely soft which allows for a long, low-temperature fermentation, resulting in a gentle ginjo fragrance and a fresh lively flavor to develop. Suwa also makes their koji at a slightly higher temperature than is usual, giving their sake a clean and pleasant finish.

Sake Facts
Quality Grade: Junmai Ginjo (at least 40% of rice grain polished away)
Seimaibuai: 50% (50% of rice grain polished away)
Rice: Yamada Nishiki & Tamakasae
Yeast: #9
Nihonshu-do: +3
Alcohol: 15.5%
Acidity: 1.4
Sulfite-free. Gluten-free. Kosher.

Brewery Facts
Brewery Name: Suwa Shuzo (founded in 1859).
Brewery Location: Tottori Prefecture
Toji (Master Brewer): Touda Masahiko
Brewery President:: Touda Masahiko

Tasting Notes
Soft, honey-laced nose with just a tad of fruitiness. Dry overall, but with a sweet element creeping out of the background. Good richness and overall balance in a slightly dry profile.

Reviews & Press
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 2007 “I recently tasted through the sake portfolio of Vine Connections, better known for their prime selection of wines from Argentina, and was knocked out by the quality of sakes they import from small, family-run brewers in Japan.”
90 Points – Mantensei Star-Filled Sky

 

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