COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
rice
PRODUCER
HAKUTSURU SAKE Brewing Co., Ltd.
REGION
Hyogo Prefecture
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hakutsuru Awa Yuki Sparkling Sake is a Junmai-style sparkling sake produced by HAKUTSURU SAKE Brewing Co., Ltd. in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 1743, the brewery is located in the Nada district, a historically significant sake-producing area known for its ideal brewing conditions, including access to natural spring water from Mount Rokko and locally grown sake rice. The brewery cultivates its own sake rice variety, Hakutsuru Nishiki. This sparkling sake is recognized for its unique effervescent character and is sometimes referred to as 'sparkling snow.' It has received accolades such as a Platinum Medal at the Kura Master competition in 2019.
ALCOHOL
5.0%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Known as 'sparkling snow' for its delicate effervescence.
Fact 02
Won a Platinum Medal at the French Kura Master competition in 2019.
Fact 03
A refreshing departure from traditional sake, offering a light, fizzy experience.
Fact 04
Crafted with water from Mount Rokko, famed for its sake-brewing qualities.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Hakutsuru Awa Yuki Sparkling Sake is produced using Japanese domestic rice, polished to either 70% or 50%, and fermented with Hakutsuru's proprietary yeast. The brewing process utilizes the natural spring water from Mount Rokko in Hyogo Prefecture. Key techniques include twice pasteurization and pressing using the Yabuta method. The sake is not aged and is intended for consumption relatively soon after production. The producer, HAKUTSURU SAKE Brewing Co., Ltd., founded in 1743, emphasizes traditional craftsmanship alongside innovative approaches to sake making.
