COLOUR
Other
TYPE
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
rice
PRODUCER
Matsuzaki Shuzoten
REGION
Unknown
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hirotogawa Tokubetsu Junmai is a sake produced by Matsuzaki Shuzoten, a brewery established in 1892 in Fukushima, Japan. The 'Tokubetsu Junmai' classification indicates special production methods. The sake gained international recognition when it was selected for the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019. The brewery has also received accolades, including the SAKE COMPETITION 2016 Daiginjo Grand Prix and a second-place finish in the 2015 Tokubetsu Junmai category.
ALCOHOL
16.0%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-45°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Selected for the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019.
Fact 02
Awarded Grand Prix at SAKE COMPETITION 2016.
Fact 03
Recognized in the 2015 Tokubetsu Junmai category (2nd place).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Hirotogawa Tokubetsu Junmai begins with polished rice, which undergoes a meticulous three-stage fermentation process. This fermentation is conducted at a controlled low temperature, approximately 10 degrees Celsius, over an extended period. Following fermentation, the sake has an initial alcohol content of 20% ABV and is then diluted to a final range of 14-16% ABV. The 'Tokubetsu' designation implies that special production methods or a slightly different rice milling rate were employed compared to a standard Junmai.
