MASUMI - NAGANO PREFECTURE
The Masumi brewery was founded by the Miyasaka family, a long line of Samurai who served the Suwa clan. It was only after years of conflict between the Suwa clan and the warlords Takeda Shingen and Oda Nobunaga that the family abandoned the katana to devote themselves to making sake in 1662. It was not long before the family won the praise of a number of historical figures, including Matsudaira Tadateru, sixth son of the Tokugawa shogun, and Otaka Gengo, one of the 47 famous ronin warriors. Since then, the quality of Masumi's sakes has steadily improved over the centuries, culminating in the highest national distinctions in 1943.
Aka Red is a Yamahaï Junmai Ginjo made from 55% polished Yamadanishiki rice. Complex and intense, it features subtle fruity notes mixed with more lactic ones, underpinned by refreshing acidity and umami. Intense, complex. Subtle fruity notes 真澄 真朱 山廃純米吟醸酒 AKA 宮坂醸造（長野県） 72cl - alc. 15%...
Produced from over 40% polished Yamadanishiki rice, it was brewed in 2014, kegged in 2020 and bottled in May 2022. With its invigorating vegetal freshness, its range of aromas and flavours is also marked by white grape aromas and beautiful lactic notes. A special bottling for an exceptional cuvée 真澄 大吟醸酒 オーク樽熟成...
Aka Black is a Junmaï Ginjo sake made from a blend of 55% polished Yamadanishiki and Sankeinishiki rice. Well-balanced, tasty and dry at the same time, it reveals delicate apple and banana aromas. Very clean in the mouth, it leaves the palate clean and fresh. Intense, complex. Subtle fruity notes 真澄漆黒 Black...
Masumi Sanka was brewed with the image of pretty flowers blooming on the mountains of Yatsugatake. The house's carefully selected Yamada-Nishiki and their own No. 7 series yeast strain produce an understated appearance that is popular overseas. This elegant Junmai Daiginjo evokes the clear blue skies of Yatsugatake 真澄山花...
The Shiro (white) version is the lightest, most delicate expression of the Masumi brand. A perfectly limpid, subtly fruity Junmai Ginjo, with a hint of sweetness and notes of vanilla yoghurt and white flowers. Tasty and mineral. Green banana, apple, umami 真澄白妙 SHIRO 宮坂醸造（長野県） 72cl -...
