Shiraiwa
| Name | Shiraiwa |
|---|---|
| Japanese Name | 白岩 |
| Hiragana | しらいわ |
| Address | 富山県 中新川郡 立山町白岩地区 |
| Web | https://iwa-sake.jp/ja |
Shiraiwa is a visionary brewery located at the foot of Mt. Tateyama, one of Japan's three sacred mountains.
Its flagship brand, 'IWA,' was founded by Richard Geoffroy, who served as the Chef de Cave of Dom Pérignon for 28 ...
Shiraiwa is a visionary brewery located at the foot of Mt. Tateyama, one of Japan's three sacred mountains.
Its flagship brand, 'IWA,' was founded by Richard Geoffroy, who served as the Chef de Cave of Dom Pérignon for 28 years. This global project melds age-old sake traditions with a revolutionary perspective.
The brewery, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, creates a stunning harmony with Tateyama's majestic landscape. IWA's unique identity is forged through 'Assemblage'—a masterful blending of different rice varieties and yeast strains. This groundbreaking technique, pioneered by Geoffroy, results in a sake of profound complexity and perfect balance. Named after the rock (IWA) of Tateyama and the local Shiraiwa district, the brand is exported to over 30 countries, acting as a global ambassador for the elegance of Japanese sake.