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Introduction

This Junmai Ginjo sake, created by the 11th generation of a storied sake brewing family, broke new ground in an era when "food sake" was a novel concept. It is the fruit of exhaustive research to craft a sake that pairs seamlessly with both Japanese and Western dishes. Characterized by its sophisticated pineapple-like aroma and silky taste, it possesses a refined medium body with a flavor that elegantly persists. Earning widespread recognition, it won the top prize at the SAKE COMPETITION for two consecutive years, the largest sake contest globally. It also claimed the Trophy Award in the Junmai Ginjo category at the 2019 INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE, the world's most prestigious wine competition, along with the "Champion" title in the SAKE category, achieving global best status thrice. Additionally, it secured the Gold Prize at the Kura Master 2022, a prestigious competition judged by French sommeliers, underscoring its exceptional quality and international acclaim.

Tasting and Pairing

Body

full body

medium body

light body

Grain
Classic style

Flavor

Fruit
Modern style

Classic-Rich

Modern-Rich

Classic-Medium

Modern-Medium

Classic-Light

Modern-Light

This Junmai Ginjo sake offers a sophisticated pineapple-like aroma and silky taste, paired with a refined medium body that elegantly persists on the palate.

Food Pairing

Tuna medium fatty tuna sashimi and sushi, grilled black throat, beef lean steak with wasabi soy sauce, shabu-shabu, tuna and guacamole tartar, pork galantine, xiaolongbao, yakisoba, etc.

Best served at

About 10℃

Best served in

White wine glass

Specifications

Alcohol

16

%

Polishing Ratio

50

%

Rice

Yamadanishiki (Hyogo Prefecture)

Water

Underground water from the foot of Izumigatake Mountain (Sendai)

Retail Price

¥2,650 (720ml), ¥5,600 (1800ml)

Prizes & Awards

SAKE COMPETITION 2015 & 2016 Junmai Ginjo Category 1st Prize for 2 consecutive years

INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2019 SAKE Junmai Ginjo Class Trophy Award & "Champion Sake" in the SAKE category

Kura Master 2022 Gold Award

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The Brewery

Founded in 1688, Katsuyama is the sole remaining official brewery of the Date family from the Sendai clan, dedicated to preserving the 800-year legacy and traditions of the Date family. It is also a forward-thinking brewery, once managing restaurants in Paris and Florence and currently operating Tohoku's premier music school, a wedding hall, and several authentic restaurants in Sendai City. Katsuyama consistently innovates, offering sakes that pair globally with various cuisines and introducing breakthroughs like luxury centrifugal pressing and terroir concepts, as well as sakes akin to noble rot wines and those that complement cigars.

Brewery Name

Katsuyama Brewery

Founded

1688

Generation

Location

Futamata-25-1 Fukuoka, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 981-3225

Brewmaster

Kosho Goto

President

Shohei Izawa

Resources

None

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