Hirotogawa Junmai Daiginjo

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Tasting Notes

An elegant and beautifully balanced expression from Matsuzaki Syuzo, showcasing a light body with remarkable aromatic purity. This Junmai Daiginjo opens with bright notes of banana, melon, muscat grape, and fresh pear, carried by a soft and refined aromatic lift. As the sake aerates, a gentle sweetness and quiet minerality emerge, adding subtle dimension to its clean, polished profile. On the palate, it remains light yet layered—smooth, delicately expressive, and shaped by a mild acidity that brings clarity without weight. The finish is graceful, understated, and quietly persistent.

The "Hirotogawa" Style: Crafted by the renowned Toji, Yuichi Matsuzaki, this sake embodies "balance." It is designed to be "drink-tiredness free" (Nomitsukare-shinai), meaning you can enjoy glass after glass without it ever feeling heavy.

Specifications

Prefecture: Fukushima
Category: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yume no Kaori
Polish Ratio: 45%
SMV: +1 (slightly dry)
Acidity: 1.3
Body: Light
ABV: 16%
Serving Temperature: 59–68°F
Storage Temperature: Below 41°F
Available Size: 720ml

Overview

Best enjoyed well-chilled to preserve its freshness and highlight the fruit-driven aromatics inherent to Yume no Kaori rice. Its light body, soft acidity, and elegant structure pair beautifully with dishes that emphasize finesse rather than intensity. Especially harmonious with white fish, lean meats, lightly seasoned vegetables, and dashi-based dishes, where the sake’s gentle sweetness and subtle fruit tones enhance natural flavors while maintaining balance.

About the Brewery

Matsuzaki Shuzo Co., Ltd.

松崎酒造株式会社

A Tenei village brewery producing Hirotogawa as a calm everyday sake.

Founded

1892

Location

Tenei, Fukushima, Japan

Brewing philosophy

Make high-quality, unshowy sake that people want to keep drinking, not just one cup, but throughout the meal and across daily life.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

• everyday sake
• quiet balance
• Tenei

Gentle, calm and seamlessly food-friendly, with moderate aroma, soft body and unobtrusive balance.

SAKEZEN Team View is an editorial interpretation of official producer information, informed by our tasting perspective. Axis positions are qualitative, not laboratory measurements. Individual releases and personal impressions may vary.