Tasting and Pairing
Elegant aroma reminiscent of melon. Affluent rice umami and flavors of steamed rice with a soft tartness that balances out the muted sweetness.
Food Pairing
Grilled pacific saury fish with soy sauce, seared bonito, grilled bluefin tuna, roasted lamb or duck, pork pancetta
Best served at
12°C
Best served in
Wine glass
Specifications
Alcohol
16
%
Polishing Ratio
50
%
Rice
Omachi (Okayama)
Water
Mt. Tenzan subsoil water
Retail Price
¥1,950 (720ml)
Prizes & Awards
Kura Master 2017 Pesident Award (1st Place)
The Brewery
Tenzan Brewery, located in Ogi, Saga, sits near the Gion River, famous for Genji fireflies. Using the river's clear water, they craft sake that highlights the cereal flavors of locally grown sake rice. The historic brewery buildings, from the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras, are recognized as national cultural properties and a Saga Prefecture Heritage Site. Their main brand, "Tenzan," is named after Mt. Tenzan, while "Iwanokura" is exclusive to Kyushu Island, and "Shichida" is sold exclusively through retailers and sake shops.
Brewery Name
Tenzan Brewery
Founded
1861
Generation
6th
Location
1520 Iwakura Ogimachi, Ogi, Saga 845-0003
Brewmaster
Jun Goto
President
Kensuke Shichida