Matsunotsukasa Cuvée Mosaic

Tasting Notes

Matsunotsukasa Cuvée Mosaic is a bold and imaginative blend that breaks convention and embraces complexity. Crafted by Matsunotsukasa Shuzo in Shiga Prefecture, this sake is composed of eight different components, including various rice varieties (Yamadanishiki, Ginfubuki), multiple polishing ratios (55%, 60%), and even different harvest years. The result is a sake with remarkable depth and structure, simultaneously modern and rooted in tradition.

The base is built from 50% Junmai Ginjo Arabashiri (2020), supported by 35% aged sake and 15% Junmai Daiginjo Omachi (2021). This multilayered composition produces a sake that is harmonious and textured, with a nuanced interplay of umami, soft acidity (1.4), and earthy tones. Despite its complexity, the sake maintains a balanced profile with an SMV of ±0, and the final touch of limestone water from Mount Ibuki adds a unique minerality and softens the finish.

Overview

Food Pairings: This sake’s layered umami and mature notes pair beautifully with fermented foods, such as aged cheeses, miso-marinated dishes, or even pickled vegetables, enhancing both sake and food in tandem.
Serving Recommendation: Best enjoyed at room temperature or gently warmed, where its depth and complexity are most expressive.

Specifications

Class: Blended Junmai (includes Ginjo and Daiginjo components)
Style: Multi-vintage, multi-origin cuvée
Rice: Yamadanishiki, Ginfubuki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 55%, 60%
Yeast: Kanazawa, Kumamoto
SMV: ±0
Acidity: 1.4
ABV: 16.2%
Size: 720ml