Takachiyo is a sake brand produced by Takachiyo Sake Brewery in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. Takachiyo Sake Brewery is a historic brewery founded in 1868, and brews sake using meltwater from Mt. Makihata, one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan, and high-quality sake rice that is polished in-house.

Let us introduce you to Takachiyo sake, which has a gentle aroma and refreshing taste.

Price of Takachiyo Junmai Ginjyo"Makihata" : 720ml 4,000JPY , 1800ml 7.000JPY

What is Takachiyo Junmai Ginjyo "Makihata"?

This sake, named after Mt. Makihata, which towers upstream from the brewery, has now become a pure rice ginjoshu that can be said to be the symbol of the Takachiyo brand.

It has a mellow, rich aroma and umami flavor, and a light, dry taste with a strong flavor.

"Makihata" has also earned high praise in Europe, having been awarded three stars for three consecutive years at the European Chef and Sommelier Food and Beverage Awards.

Taste characteristics of Takachiyo Junmai Ginjyo "Makihata"(sweetness, sourness, depth of flavor, aroma, suitable temperature)

It has a gentle, mellow aroma, mild flavor and a strong, light, dry taste.

At first, try drinking it at room temperature or slightly chilled. If you drink it warm, it will have a different flavor, so be sure to give it a try.

Characteristics of the brewery

The Kurosawa brand sake brewery is "Kurosawa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd." (official website: https://kurosawa.biz　Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9630sake/), located in Sakuho-machi Minamisaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture.

Located at the top of the Chikuma River in the foothills of the Northern Yatsugatake Mountains, the brewery takes advantage of the nature and water nurtured by one of the most prominent plateaus in the country, 800m above sea level, to produce flavorful sake.

The water used in brewing is underground water from the Chikuma River, and the raw rice is "Miyama Nishiki" from Nagano Prefecture and "Hitogokochi" from Minamisaku, and the brewery is committed to using local produce and even polishes the rice in-house.

Kurosawa Sake Brewery is particular about its traditional "Kimoto-zukuri" method, which is a labor-intensive method that takes twice as long as usual to cultivate yeast. This traditional method produces robust sake with a deep, rich flavor that has earned it high praise overseas.

In addition to its own brand of sake, "Kurosawa," the company also produces brands such as "Izutsucho" and "Maruto."

Recommended dishes that go well with Takachiyo Junmai Ginjyo "Makihata"

As an accompaniment to meals, it goes well with Japanese food, as well as Western and meat dishes.

・Prosciutto, salami and cheese platter

・Roast beef

・Fried chicken

Reviews of Takachiyo Junmai Ginjyo "Makihata"

”I sent it to my father on his birthday. He is picky about his alcohol, but he called me and said, "It may seem dry, but it has a sweet taste, and it's really good. It goes with anything, so thank you for the great sake." I'd like to try it myself next time.”(Woman/30s)

"This Junmai Ginjoshu is made using the rare "ipponjime" rice, which is rare even in Niigata Prefecture. It has a taste similar to white wine and is very easy to drink. The taste becomes mellower when stored and drunk, which is very good."(Man/40s)