Hirotogawa Tokubetsu Junmai

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Tasting Notes

Hirotogawa Tokubetsu Junmai opens with bright aromas of ripe melon and banana, followed by a full, rounded palate supported by gentle rice sweetness and savory umami. Its generous structure resolves into a clean, lighter finish, making it an exceptionally versatile sake. Enjoy cool to room temperature with grilled fish, meat, vegetables, or dashi-seasoned dishes.

Specifications

Region: Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
Class: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice: Yume no Kaori (Fukushima)
Rice Polishing Ratio: 55%
Sake Meter Value: +3
Acidity: 1.2
ABV: 16%
Serving Temperature: Cool to Room Temperature (59–68°F / 15–20°C)
Storage Temperature: Refrigerated (Below 41°F / 5°C)
Size: 720ml

Overview

Made entirely with Fukushima-grown Yume no Kaori rice polished to 55%, Hirotogawa Tokubetsu Junmai balances bright fruit, gentle sweetness, rice-driven depth, and a clean finish. Its generous yet composed style makes it an easy match for many cuisines and occasions, while remaining approachable across a range of serving temperatures.

Awards: SAKE COMPETITION 2024 — Silver, Junmai-shu Category

About the Brewery

Tenei, Fukushima, Japan Regional location shown. Marker may represent the prefecture.

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.

The Essence of Fine Sake

Four dimensions that shape how sake is made, understood, and enjoyed.

Clear spring water flowing from a bamboo spout at a rural Japanese sake brewery

Place & Provenance

Local water, rice, climate, and brewing traditions give each region its distinct character.

Polished sake rice grains resting in a brewer's hand

Rice Polishing

Polishing removes the grain’s outer layers, helping shape aroma, texture, and style.

Sake brewer tying a batch designation tag to an amber bottle

Sake Designations

Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, and other designations reflect ingredients, rice polishing, and brewing methods.

Friends sharing warm sake cups around a dining table

Versatile Enjoyment

Explore sake across temperatures, pairings, occasions, and seasons.