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Built on centuries of tradition, the brewery is renowned for its commitment to artisanal techniques and the quality of its sakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Description of the Cuvée Miyamizu-no-Hana Tokubetsu Junmai 65\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sakura Masamune's Miyamizu-no-Hana Tokubetsu Junmai 65 is a Junmai sake crafted with meticulous care, using only premium rice polished to 65% of its original weight. This vintage highlights Miyamizu water, renowned for its ability to produce exceptionally smooth and pure sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Aromas of the Cuvée\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis sake reveals delicate and nuanced aromas of white fruits, nuts and cooked rice, accompanied by subtle floral notes. 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It is here that the brewery has committed to producing only junmai, using exclusively Kasai rice and soft local water drawn from the surrounding reservoirs and springs. The calm surroundings and generous nature provide the perfect setting for a saké that is true to its land, crafted with terroir-driven precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"679\"\u003eThe brewing method rests on a strong artisanal philosophy: nothing but rice (variety \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-token-text-primary font-semibold\"\u003eKinuhikari\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e and water, with no added alcohol, and a fermentation that respects both the raw material and the region. The brewery uses a traditional method inspired by kimoto, adapted to its local rice varieties and to the microbial dynamics specific to Kasai. 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On the palate, it opens with a pleasant roundness before a crisp acidity emerges to liven up the whole, giving way to a silky, light finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Elméria","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":55777303429468,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Box of 6 bottles (50cl)","offer_id":56662116532572,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/Fukunishiki-Fujunmai-Japon.png?v=1761064728"},{"product_id":"fukunishiki-harimaji-japon","title":"Fukunishiki - Saké Harimaji","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Junmai Ginjo is produced in Hyogo Prefecture, in the heart of the Kansai region, where the temperate climate, with its cold, dry winters and hot summers, promotes the even maturation of sake rice. The rice paddies benefit from the influence of the surrounding mountains and from spring water renowned for its purity, originating from granite soils. These natural conditions provide an ideal environment for obtaining dense, starch-rich grains, perfectly suited to the production of precise and aromatic ginjo-style sake.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarimaji Junmai Ginjo is produced from carefully polished sake rice to concentrate the starch-rich core, in accordance with the requirements of the ginjo style. With no added alcohol, it relies solely on the natural fermentation of the rice sugars, conducted at low temperatures to preserve its aromatic finesse. The mash is meticulously worked to achieve a pure and balanced profile, then the sake is filtered and adjusted to deliver a clear expression of the rice and Hyogo water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis sake reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003egreen apple\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy pear\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003ewhite flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e , complemented by hints of \u003cstrong\u003ecooked rice\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elight hazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e . On the palate, the texture is \u003cstrong\u003esilky\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edelicate\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a well-integrated freshness that extends the finish. 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The temperate continental climate, characterized by cold winters and hot summers, is moderated by the influence of the surrounding mountains. The local spring water, naturally soft and pure, plays a vital role in the sake's final balance, lending finesse and clarity to the texture while allowing for controlled and consistent fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis sake is made exclusively from Yamada Nishiki rice, carefully polished to a refinement of approximately 60%, concentrating the purest essence of the grain. The traditional kimoto method is used to prepare the starter culture, promoting the natural development of yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, which imparts depth and aromatic complexity. 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The balance between roundness and freshness lingers in a persistent, slightly saline finish that highlights the purity of the rice and the depth imparted by the Kimoto method.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elméria","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":56510336139612,"sku":null,"price":45.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 3 bottles (720ml)","offer_id":56510336172380,"sku":null,"price":137.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/Fukunishiki-SakeJunseiYamadaNishikiGenshu-Japon.png?v=1769687017"},{"product_id":"harugokoro-kenroku-zakura-hiru-japon","title":"Harugokoro - Saké Kenroku Zakura Hiru","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced in Ishikawa Prefecture, in the heart of Kanazawa, this sake originates from a temperate maritime environment characterized by snowy winters and relatively cool summers. 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