09:15 uur 17-01-2022

Gunma Prefecture’s geografische aanduiding “GI Tone-Numata” Sake start zijn overzeese verkoop op 17 januari!

Strenge normen gelijk aan BOB en AOC in Europa

GUNMA, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Sake’s geografische aanduiding, “GI Tone-Numata”, die bestaat uit vier sake-brouwerijen in het Tone-Numata-gebied van de prefectuur Gunma in Japan, vereist dat de brouwerijen optimaal gebruikmaken van het lokale water en klimaat, en dat het type rijst dat als grondstof wordt gebruikt een van de volgende is: Yukihotaka, Gohyakumangoku of Koshihikari. Daarnaast mag alleen gist uit de omgeving (Gunma KAZE-gist, Gunma G2-gist en biergist) worden gebruikt en kan onder bepaalde voorwaarden vintage worden aangegeven, dus alleen diegene die aan de extreem strenge criteria voldoen, worden gecertificeerd.

Volgens de heer Shinya Tasaki, voorzitter van de Japan Sommelier Association, is “GI Tone-Numata gelijk aan BOB in Europa of AOC in Franse wijn en zal naar verwachting in de toekomst wereldwijde aandacht trekken.” Op 17 januari zal “GI Tone-Numata” sake als een set van 7 flessen worden vrijgegeven voor verkoop op overzeese markten.

Gunma Prefecture’s Geographical Indication “GI Tone-Numata” Sake Kicks Off Its Overseas Sales on January 17!

Strict standards equivalent to PDO and AOC in Europe

GUNMA, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Sake’s geographical indication, “GI Tone-Numata,” which consists of four sake breweries in the Tone-Numata area of Gunma Prefecture in Japan, requires that the breweries make the most of the local water and climate, and that the type of rice used as the raw material be one of the following: Yukihotaka, Gohyakumangoku, or Koshihikari. In addition, only yeast from the local area (Gunma KAZE yeast, Gunma G2 yeast, and brewer’s house yeast) can be used, and vintage can be indicated under certain conditions, so only those that meet the extremely strict criteria are certified.

7 types of GI Tone-Numata certified sake (Photo: Business Wire)

7 types of GI Tone-Numata certified sake (Photo: Business Wire)

According to Mr. Shinya Tasaki, Chairman of the Japan Sommelier Association, “GI Tone-Numata is equivalent to PDO in Europe or AOC in French wine and is expected to attract worldwide attention in the future.” On January 17, “GI Tone-Numata” sake as a set of 7 bottles will be released for sale in overseas markets.

The seven kinds of “GI Tone-Numata” sake commonly have a transparent, pale gold color, and an aroma that contains the note of freshly made rice cakes, fruit, almond jelly, green grass, and fresh greenery. The flavors are characterized by a refreshing acidity, a bitterness that brings richness, a mellow umami and sweetness derived from rice, and a clear impression.

These seven types of certified sake, from sparkling sake for the “kanpai,” to full-flavored sake for the main course, then sweet dessert sake at the end of the meal, can be paired with French cuisine course meals. They go well with ingredients that are difficult to pair with wine, such as fresh tomatoes and eggs.

  • The lineup of GI Tone-Numata certified sake and (the examples of) recommended food parings
  1. MIZUBASHO Yukihotaka AWA SAKE (NAGAI SAKE INC.) and Caprese Salad and Fruit Tomatoes
  2. Shin Tsuchida GI Tone-Numata Koshihikari (Tsuchida Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.) and Cold Roasted Duck with orange sauce
  3. Sadaijin Koshihikari (Otone Sake Brewery) and Penne carbonara
  4. Shin Tsuchida GI Tone-Numata Yukihotaka (Tsuchida Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.) and Scallop Meuniere, Provencal
  5. MIZUBASHO Yukihotaka Junmai Daiginjo (NAGAI SAKE INC.) and Vichyssoise
  6. TONENISHIKI JUNMAI KOSHIHIKARI 90 (Nagai-honke Inc.) and Akagi Chicken Fricassee with steamed vegetables
  7. MIZUBASHO Yukihotaka Dessert Sake (NAGAI SAKE INC.) and Strawberry Shortcake

Contacts

GI Tone-Numata Council

Public Relations: Tomoko Takiguchi

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