COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
rice, rice-koji, brewers' alcohol
PRODUCER
Kaba Shuzojo
REGION
Gifu Prefecture
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Sparkling Sake Janpan Kaba Shuzojo is a sparkling sake produced by Kaba Shuzojo, a historic family brewery founded in 1704 in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The region is known for its pure water from the Northern Alps and a climate conducive to sake production. This sake is classified as a 'ginjo shu,' meaning the rice used is polished to at least 60%. The brewery has a legacy of over 300 years, with the 13th generation of the Kaba family currently managing operations, emphasizing traditional brewing methods and quality craftsmanship.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Brewery founded in 1704, over 300 years of history.
Fact 02
Made with rice polished to at least 60% (Ginjo classification).
Fact 03
Hails from Gifu Prefecture, known for pure mountain water.
Fact 04
13th generation of the Kaba family oversees production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Sparkling Sake Janpan Kaba Shuzojo is produced using rice polished to at least 60%, adhering to the ginjo classification. The fermentation process is conducted over a longer period at lower temperatures, a technique that contributes to the sake's refined character. The final step involves carbonation before bottling, creating its sparkling effervescence. Kaba Shuzojo utilizes high-quality local rice, such as Hida Homare, and pure water from the Hida Mountains. The brewery employs traditional methods, including hand-made koji production, and may use both modern and traditional yeast-making processes. For higher-end sakes, they may employ the traditional bag-hanging pressing method.
