Hakurakusei Atago No Matsu Junmai Ginjo

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Hakurakusei
Label Name:
 
Atago No Matsu Junmai Ginjo
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Miyagi
Volume:
 
300ml
ABV:
 
15%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
2
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Gold medals: IWC 2021 (Gold), U. S. National Sake Appraisal 2021 (Gold), Concours Mondial/Feminalise (Gold 2020 & 2022). Recent editions (e. g. , “One Summer Love”) have won Kura Master 2025 Junmai Gold and Feminalise 2025 Gold

Tasting Note
Light, fresh Junmai Ginjo with delicate banana and melon aromas, soft acidity, subtle rice umami and a clean, slightly dry finish. Bright and food-friendly.

Food Pairing
Sushi, sashimi, tempura, grilled fish, lightly seasoned chicken, fresh salads, ceviche, steamed vegetables, Japanese hot pot (nabe), and mild cheeses.

Production Method
Junmai Ginjo (rice polished ~55%), brewed with local Miyagi rice, careful low-temperature fermentation; typically pasteurized once and cold-stored to preserve freshness.

Vineyard Info
Niizawa Sake Brewery (founded 1873) produces the Atago no Matsu line; also known for the Hakurakusei range. Brewery rebuilt post-2011 and emphasizes precise milling and temperature control.