NARAI SANKAI JUNMAI DAIGINJO 杉の森酒造 山恵錦 純米大吟醸 720ml

Brewed by Suginomori Shuzo (杉の森酒造) in Narai-juku, Nagano Prefecture, Narai “Saneai” Junmai Daiginjo (山恵錦 純米大吟醸) reflects the revival of one of Japan’s most historic brewing villages. The brewery, reborn in 2021 after 60 years of dormancy, crafts small-batch sakes that express Narai’s pure mountain air, soft water, and alpine climate.

This elegant Junmai Daiginjo is brewed with Nagano-grown Yamakei Nishiki rice (山恵錦) — a regional variety prized for its fine grain and soft umami. Polished to 45%, it reveals refined aromas of pear, lychee, and jasmine, followed by a silky palate with gentle sweetness and mineral-driven finish. Subtle, clean, and beautifully structured, Saneai captures both tradition and modern minimalism.

Tasting Profile:

• 🍶 Style: Junmai Daiginjo

• 🌾 Rice: Yamakei Nishiki (山恵錦)

• 💧 Prefecture: Nagano, Japan

• 🔹 Polishing Ratio: 45 %

• 🔸 ABV: 15 %

• 🌡️ Best Served: Chilled (8 – 12 °C)

• 🍱 Pairing: Sashimi, steamed fish, tofu dishes, or kaiseki cuisine

Why It Stands Out:

• 🏔️ Brewed in Narai-juku — a historic Nakasendo post town in the Japanese Alps

• 🌾 Made with Nagano’s local rice variety, Yamakei Nishiki

• 🍶 Boutique production by Suginomori Shuzo — reborn brewery blending tradition and innovation

• ✨ Elegant balance of fruit aroma, minerality, and clean alpine purity