Sake Brands
in Nagano

"Riz Vin" is a new sensation sake meaning "Rice Wine" in French. Using wine yeast, it realizes a fruity aroma and sweet and sour taste like white wine. It is recommended for those who are not familiar with sake and those who want to enjoy pairing with Western food.

"Kizan" is a brand filled with the thought of "returning to the mountains, returning to nature, returning to the origin of sake brewing." Using Nagano Prefecture's unique sake rice and yeast, it is characterized by a rich flavor that expresses the nature of Shinshu. It has a good balance of sweetness and acidity, and can be enjoyed as an aperitif or digestif.

"Chikumanishiki" is one of the brands representing Nagano Prefecture and is the main brand of Chikumanishiki Shuzo. Using the clear water of the Chikuma River and rice grown in the cold climate, it is attractive for its taste where you can feel the umami of rice within a sharp dry taste. It is easy to match with any dish and is useful in a wide range of situations, from daily evening drinks to banquets.

"Kanchiku" is the representative brand of Totsuka Shuzoten. It is named after the bamboo that maintains its green leaves and stands dignified even in the severe cold of winter. It is characterized by a sharp, dry taste and a refreshing aroma, making it ideal as a mealtime sake that complements dishes.

"Asadake Karuizawa" is a brand that expresses the locality of Mt. Asama and Karuizawa. It is characterized by a gorgeous aroma and a clean taste, evoking the refreshing climate of the plateau. It is highly popular as a souvenir of Karuizawa, and is finished with a taste that is easy for anyone to drink.

"Miyamazakura" is the representative brand of Furuya Shuzoten, loved since its founding. Aiming for a pretty and beautiful sake quality like cherry blossoms blooming in the deep mountains at the foot of Mt. Asama. It has a good balance of elegant sweetness and acidity, and is a sake that accompanies seasonal dishes.

"Wawawa" is a brand with the theme of three "Wa" (harmony): "Heart of Harmony, Softening, and Calming." Insisting on Nagano Prefecture's sake rice, they pursue a modern and fresh taste. It is characterized by juicy umami that spreads when put in the mouth and a pleasant aftertaste.

"Kinpo Fuyou" is the representative brand of Fuyou Shuzo, expressing a noble and beautiful sake quality like the Fuyou flower. It is characterized by a gentle and elegant aroma, and a smooth and mellow mouthfeel. It is easy to match with any dish and is popular as a mealtime sake that colors the daily dining table.

"Hatsuuguisu" is a historic brand representing Kiuchi Jozo. Named after the bush warbler (uguisu) that announces the arrival of spring, it has been loved as a sake to drink in early spring. Brewed in the severe cold of Saku, it is characterized by a sharp, dry taste.

"Miyama no Uta" is a brand brewed imagining the beautiful mountains of Saku, ideal for daily evening drinks. Using locally grown sake rice, you can enjoy the umami of rice and a refreshing aftertaste. It is attractive for its rustic and gentle taste that can be drunk deliciously in a wide range of temperatures from cold to warm.

"Akane Sasu" is a premium brand created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding, sticking to organically grown rice. With a name that evokes the "beautiful sunset of Saku," the gorgeous aroma like fruit and the plump taste harmonize. It is a gem boasting high quality that has a track record of being adopted in ANA international first class.

"Kame no Umi" is the representative brand inheriting the tradition of Tsuchiya Shuzoten since its founding. Using water containing moderate minerals and locally grown sake rice, it realizes a rich aroma and balanced taste. There is a lineup that can be enjoyed in a wide range of scenes, from daily mealtime sake to toast sake for special days.

"Sawanohana" is the representative brand that Tomono Shuzo brews aiming for the "royal road of mealtime sake." Even if not flashy, they pursue a sake quality that accompanies meals and becomes pleasant with each cup. It is characterized by a transparent taste where the deliciousness of high-quality water and rice harmonize.

"Beau Michelle" (Michelle) is a new sensation sake brewed while playing the Beatles to it. With a low alcohol content of 9%, it is characterized by a sweet and sour fruity taste like white wine. It is easy to drink for sake beginners and women, and it is recommended to enjoy it chilled in a wine glass.

"Raiden" is a brand named after Raiden Tameemon, a famous sumo wrestler in the Edo period from the local Saku City. Expressing a powerful yet supple taste, it is finished in a sake quality where you can firmly feel the umami of rice. Crowned with the name of a local hero, it is brewed with pride and gratitude to the region.

"Shinshu Kirei" is the representative brand named with the wish for the brewery's longevity, inspired by the saying "Cranes live for 1,000 years, turtles for 10,000 years." It is characterized by a modern and sophisticated taste where gorgeous aroma, transparent sweetness, and beautiful acidity harmonize. Boasting popularity to the extent that it is said to be difficult to obtain, it fascinates many fans with its beautiful sake quality.

"Wadaryu Tosui" is the highest peak brand into which the brewery owner pours his passion. The name was coined "Tosui" by breaking down the character "Sumi" from the owner Sumio Wada's name. Using high-quality contract-grown sake rice, it is characterized by a deep taste and elegant aroma brewed carefully by hand.

"Wadaryu" is a classic brand that has been loved locally for many years. It is characterized by a refreshing taste that you never get tired of drinking, ideal for daily evening drinks. It is popular as a versatile mealtime sake that can be enjoyed both cold and warm.

"Go" is a brand with a new concept created in cooperation with a group of local young liquor stores and the brewery. Meaning "reciprocally," it aims for sake where makers, sellers, and drinkers can mutually enhance and enjoy each other. It is attractive for its fresh and fruity taste and a diverse lineup that changes with each season.

"Kanchu Sonshinraku" is a brand with a traditional taste, meaning "There is true joy in the pleasure of drinking sake." It is characterized by a mellow and deep taste that fully brings out the umami of rice. It is a gem for connoisseurs that you want to enjoy taking your time.