About the brewery : Tentaka is located in the heart of Tochigi prefecture, in the town of Otawara. It's a region rich in nature, with a pleasant, sunny climate, mild temperatures in summer and cool temperatures in winter. The surrounding area, between the Nakagawa and Tokugawa rivers, is fertile. Rice has always been grown here. Water is abundant and pure, available from the Nasudake spring in the northern part of the prefecture. The conditions for producing quality sake are thus largely in place, and the Tentaka brewery takes advantage of them in a rather original production approach. Within this ideal environment, it combines a very strict approach to raw material quality, using organically grown rice, with a strong desire to promote the automation and computerization of its production processes by introducing the most advanced equipment in the field into the brewery. This is a necessity in Japan, where the workforce is shrinking, but also a desire on the part of Tentaka to enable its employees to work in complete safety, while maintaining quality at a high level. A rarity at present, the brewery produces its own rice, helping to blend tradition and modernity.

Detailed tasting notes : Tentaka Organic Junmai Ginjo is made from Gohyakumangoku rice. As usual, Tentaka Shuzo's brewery seeks to convey the aromas of this noble rice in the best possible way, and it succeeds perfectly! The nose perfectly expresses the typical aromas of a ginjo. It's fruity, with notes of banana and ripe pineapple. Relatively smooth on the palate, pleasant and fresh, with a nice liveliness that accompanies the umami characteristic of Gohyakumangoku rice. A remarkably well-balanced sake, lively, fruity, clean and refreshing.

Serving suggestions : To accompany delicate dishes, sushi, sashimi, grilled or simply cooked fish, shellfish, herbs and vegetables. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.