Sake Brands
in Nagano
Sogga
"Sogga" is a brand in a separate line from Soga Père et Fils.
Engi
"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
"Dobuhachi" is one of the representative brands of Matsushiro Miyasaka Shuzoten.
Kaizuzakura
"Kaizuzakura" is one of the brands of Matsushiro Miyasaka Shuzoten.
Zozan Masamune
"Zozan Masamune" is a brand named after Sakuma Zozan, a figure associated with Matsushiro.
Matsushiro Ichiban
"Matsushiro Ichiban" is positioned as a brand representing the Matsushiro area.
Sanada Jumangoku
"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
"Yugaku Jokamachi" is a brand that expresses the atmosphere of the castle town of Matsushiro.
Matsushirojo
"Matsushirojo" is a brand named after Matsushiro Castle, the symbol of Matsushiro.
Fujiyokozuna
"Fujiyokozuna" was one of the representative brands of Yokozuna Shuzo.
Karukaya Masamune
"Karukayamasamune" was another brand of Yokozuna Shuzo. There was also a premium sake called "Benseishukushuku" as a brand related to the Kawanakajima area.
Misono
"Misono" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.
Kurabonejo
"Kurabonejo" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.
Katsura Masamune
"Katsuramasamune" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.
KAWANAKAJIMA silky white
"KAWANAKAJIMA silky white" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.
Mari
"Mari" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.
Kawanakajima
"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" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.
Genbu
"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
"Asaki" is one of the brand lineups of Shusen Kurano.