Fukuchiyo Sake Brewery
Nabeshima Daiginjo 720 ML
Nabeshima Daiginjo 720 ML
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"Nabeshima Daiginjo," the brand that won the prestigious "Champion Sake" award at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2011.
A juicy rice umami pairs with a refreshing aroma. An elegant sweetness that leaves a clean, crisp finish. A bottle that allows you to fully enjoy the true essence of Nabeshima.
Product Description
The sake that heavily contributed to the current popularity of the renowned brand "Nabeshima" is this "Daiginjo Hyogo Yamada Nishiki 35."
When reflecting on the many accolades this sake has received, the first thing that comes to mind is its incredible achievement of winning the Gold Medal for 10 consecutive years at the Annual New Sake Competition. Following that, it also earned the highest honor of Champion Sake in the sake category at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) held in London, one of the world's largest wine competitions. This bottle truly stands as the leader that raised the brand value of Nabeshima.
As for its flavor profile, you will initially experience a deeply captivating, voluptuous sweetness—a characteristic that truly defines "Nabeshima." From there, that sweetness gently dissolves and elegantly fades away into a delicate finish.
Tasting it again now, its flawless design and perfect balance are enough to impress even industry professionals. "Nabeshima Daiginjo" is undeniably the ultimate representation and personification of the Nabeshima lineup!
Specifications: * Polishing Ratio (Seimai Buai): 35%
Alcohol Content: 16%
About Sake Brewery
Fukuchiyo Shuzo (often searched or written as Fujiyo Shuzo) is a highly acclaimed, cult-status sake brewery located in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 1924, it is best known for its flagship brand, Nabeshima which has taken the sake world by storm over the last couple of decades.
Here is a breakdown of what makes this brewery and its sake so special:
The Mastermind & Philosophy
The brewery is led by Naoki Iimori, who serves as both the Kuramoto (brewery owner) and the Toji (master brewer). His driving philosophy is to create a "natural body" sake—brews that are not defined by being overly dry or heavily aromatic, but rather gently stimulate all five senses with a vibrant, fresh, and juicy presence.
To achieve this, Iimori-san implements meticulous, low-temperature fermentation over an extended period. Many of their pasteurized sakes are famously vibrant, retaining a slight, refreshing effervescence (spritzy or tingly feel) that mimics the qualities of an unpasteurized namazake.
The Rise to Global Fame
While Nabeshima was originally a local favorite, it achieved legendary status in 2011 when its Daiginjo won the prestigious "Champion Sake" award at the International Wine Challenge (IWC)—the highest honor in the world's largest sake competition. Since then, Nabeshima has become a highly sought-after brand among connoisseurs, often commanding a premium and selling out quickly.
Key Flavor Profile & Characteristics
The "Nabeshima Style": Their sakes are generally celebrated for an opulent, fruity aroma profile (often featuring notes of melon, strawberry, peach, and tropical fruits) paired with a perfectly balanced umami richness and clean acidity,
Diverse Rice Profiles: Fukuchiyo Shuzo is famous for experimenting with and mastering rare or premium rice varietals. Aside from classic Yamada Nishiki, they brew exceptional sakes using heirloom or specialized grains like Aiyama, Akaiwa Omachi, and Tankan Wataribune.
Luxury Sake Tourism
Fukuchiyo Shuzo has also innovated in how people experience sake. They opened Onyado Fukuchiyo, a stunning Sake Brewery Auberge (an inn and restaurant run directly by the brewery). It allows visitors to experience high-end Japanese gastronomy intricately paired with Nabeshima sakes right on the historic streets of Kashima.
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