Obata Shuzo | Junmai
Manotsuru Sakura Namachozo
This sake is perfect for a small gathering or as an easy-drinking glass during a meal. It has a soft flavor and a low alcohol content. Namachozo means that this sake has been pasteurized only once instead of twice, giving it an elegant and refined character.
Sake type: Junmai
Rice type: Koshihibuki
Polishing: 65%
Alcohol percentage: 14.5%
Prefecture: Niigata
Content: 300 ml
Tasting notes: The aroma reveals a variety of scents, including citrus fruit and hints of cherry blossom.
Elegant finish with a refined sweetness.
Serving temperature: Chilled.
Recommended pairing: A smooth and easy drinking sake that pairs well with delicate flavors such as cod with beurre blanc or sea bass sashimi.
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Obata Shuzo is a renowned sake brewery located on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 1892, the brewery is known for producing premium sake under the brand name Manotsuru. The brewery’s mission is to harmonize the “four treasures” essential to sake production – rice, water, people, and the natural environment of Sado Island. This philosophy is reflected in their motto "Shihowajo".
One of Obata Shuzo’s most innovative projects is the Gakko Gura, a brewery that has been operating since 2014 in a former school building on Sado. Gakko Gura focusses on producing sake with local ingredients whilst using renewable energy sources.