FUKUCHIYO SHUZO - MAISON DE SAKE

Sake brewery

富久千代酒造

Fukuchiyo Shuzo

Kyushu Region: Saga

Producer of some of the finest sake in Japan, the Fukuchiyo brewery uses only ancient and very artisanal techniques for its productions which are all “ginjo” types.

Its Nabeshima sake won the “Champion Saké” award at the 2011 International Wine Challenge (IWC), the world’s most prestigious wine competition.

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Nabeshima

Nabeshima

Product brand

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Tokubetsu Junmai

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Tokubetsu Junmai

Product name

鍋島 特別純米

Sake with aromas of apple, passion fruit and mango. Light and fragrant on the palate, well-balanced and sweet with an invigorating finish. Sake awarded a price at International Wine Challenge.

Fragranced
Apple
Well-balanced
Classification:
Tokubetsu Junmai
Tokubetsu Junmai

Sake produced according to a specific and qualitative process.

Alcohol:
15%
Volume:
720 mL & 1,8 L
Pairings:
Fish, cheese, risotto
Type :
-
-
Rice:
Yamadanishiki, Saganohana
Yamadanishiki, Saganohana

Yamadanishiki: Considered the best rice for sake, and gives rich, fruity aromas.

Saganohana: Saga rice, which gives sake with a refined and clear texture.

Polishing:
55% (of the rice grains remaining)
55% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
Cold
REF : 200765 & 200902

Nabeshima

Nabeshima

Product brand

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Junmai Ginjo

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Junmai Ginjo

Product name

鍋島 純米吟醸

Sake with floral nuances with a rounded finish, a very nice homogeneous and subtle set. Sake awarded a price at International Wine Challenge.

Round
Subtle
Nuanced
Classification:
Junmai Ginjo
Junmai Ginjo

Grade of sake, also called “pure rice”, composed of water, rice and koji, with rice polished to more than 40%. Sake with more present rice aromas.

Alcohol:
16%
Volume:
720 mL & 1,8 L
Pairings:
Meat (game), foie gras
Type :
-
-
Rice:
Yamadanishiki
Yamadanishiki

Considered the best rice for sake, and gives rich, fruity aromas.

Polishing:
50% (of the rice grains remaining)
50% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
Cold
REF: 200763 & 200764

Nabeshima

Nabeshima

Product brand

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Daiginjo

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Daiginjo

Product name

鍋島 大吟醸 

Mild and subtly floral elite sake with aromas of apple and citrus fruits. Sake produced as a limited edition. Sake awarded a price at International Wine Challenge.

Mild
Floral
Citrus
Classification:
Daiginjo
Daiginjo

Grade of sake, composed of water, rice, koji, and a little distilled alcohol, with rice polished to more than 50%. Subtle and delicate sake.

Alcohol:
17%
Volume:
720 mL & 1,8 L
Pairings:
Seafood (scallops, lobsters)
Type :
-
-
Rice:
Yamadanishiki
Yamadanishiki

Considered the best rice for sake, and gives rich, fruity aromas.

Polishing:
55% (of the rice grains remaining)
55% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
Cold
REF: 200761 & 200762

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