Morita Shoube | Ginjo
Komaizumi Maguro
Aomori is renowned for its tuna, so it comes as no surprise that the brewers at Morita have crafted the perfect sake to accompany it. With its fresh, crisp character, this sake effortlessly cuts through the richness of tuna, elevating your sashimi experience to new heights.
Sake type: Ginjo
Rice type: Hanaomoi
Polishing: 40%
Alcohol percentage: 16%
Prefecture: Aomori
Content: 720 ml
Tasting notes: Expect notes of caramel, dark chocolate, and a light smokiness, with hints of dried apricots or raisins adding fruity complexity.
Recommended pairing: Tuna, of course! This sake was made for it. But it also pairs beautifully with elegant shellfish dishes such as pasta alle vongole.
Serving temperature: Chilled.
Morita Shoube is a sake brewery located in Shichinohe, Aomori Prefecture, founded in 1777. The company was established by a traveling merchant and originally started as a general goods wholesaler. Morita Shoube places great importance on using local rice varieties such as Hanaomoi and Hanafubuki. The brewing process balances tradition with scientific precision. The brewer uses instruments to analyze acidity and amino acid levels during fermentation, helping determine the perfect moment to press the sake. The stunning illustrations, including those on their Komaizumi "Maguro" (tuna) bottle, were created by Nebuta master Takenami Hiro, one of the most renowned Nebuta artists in the region. These labels reflect the deep connection to the local area and, in particular, to the region’s fishing culture.