Sake Brands
in Nagano
Sogga
ソッガ"Sogga" is a brand in a separate line from Soga Père et Fils.
Engi
縁喜 EC"Engi" is a brand derived from the name "Kisoji" inherited by successive heads of the family, and was renamed from the old brand "Hoshinoi" due to the purchase by Emperor Meiji. It is characterized by a modest aroma, a smooth mouthfeel, and a slightly dry aftertaste, with a softness derived from the meltwater of Shiga Kogen. The Junmai Daiginjo uses 100% Miyama Nishiki and features a clean acidity like white wine.
Dobuhachi
怒武八"Dobuhachi" is one of the representative brands of Matsushiro Miyasaka Shuzoten.
Kaizuzakura
海津桜"Kaizuzakura" is one of the brands of Matsushiro Miyasaka Shuzoten.
Zozan Masamune
象山正宗"Zozan Masamune" is a brand named after Sakuma Zozan, a figure associated with Matsushiro.
Matsushiro Ichiban
松代一番"Matsushiro Ichiban" is positioned as a brand representing the Matsushiro area.
Sanada Jumangoku
真田十万石"Sanada Jumangoku" is a brand named after the Matsushiro Domain's 100,000 koku associated with the Sanada family, and is one of the representative products of Matsushiro Miyasaka Shuzoten.
Yugaku Jokamachi
遊学城下町"Yugaku Jokamachi" is a brand that expresses the atmosphere of the castle town of Matsushiro.
Matsushirojo
松代城"Matsushirojo" is a brand named after Matsushiro Castle, the symbol of Matsushiro.
Fujiyokozuna
富士横綱"Fujiyokozuna" was one of the representative brands of Yokozuna Shuzo.
Karukaya Masamune
カルカヤ正宗"Karukayamasamune" was another brand of Yokozuna Shuzo. There was also a premium sake called "Benseishukushuku" as a brand related to the Kawanakajima area.
Misono
御苑"Misono" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.
Kurabonejo
鞍骨城"Kurabonejo" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.
Katsura Masamune
桂正宗"Katsuramasamune" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.
KAWANAKAJIMA silky white
KAWANAKAJIMA silky white"KAWANAKAJIMA silky white" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.
Mari
Mari"Mari" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.
Kawanakajima
川中島"Kawanakajima" is a brand that uses Shinshu Hitogokochi sake rice and groundwater from the Sai River. The Junmai Nigori Sake "Kawanakajima" and the sparkling sake "Fuwari-Suisui" are popular.
Kawanakajima-Fuwarin
Kawanakajima-Fuwarin"Kawanakajima-Fuwarin" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.
Genbu
幻舞"Genbu" is a limited brand with extremely small production, all carefully brewed in small 600K tanks. It is characterized by a dance of elegant sharpness and rich umami.
Asaki
麻輝"Asaki" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.