Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture; President: Kengo Suzuki) is pleased to announce that its brand “GO VINO” has won the Double Gold award in the Junmai Sake category at the “Milano Sake Challenge 2024”.
About “GO VINO”
“GO VINO” is a Junmai sake produced by Tsunan Sake Brewery. It is characterized by a moderate acidity and fruity taste, similar to white wine. The sake is made from Gohyakumangoku rice (grown in Niigata Prefecture), with a polishing ratio of 65% and an alcohol content of 15%. Available for purchase through Tsunan Sake Brewery online store
https://tsunan-sake.stores.jp/items/60f61c84d2ac803702485201
About the Milano Sake Challenge (MILANO SAKE CHALLENGE)
The Milano Sake Challenge, held annually in Milan, Italy since 2019, is a sake competition aimed at showcasing the potential and appeal of pairing sake with Italian cuisine. Additionally, the competition aims to increase awareness of Japanese sake and other Japanese alcoholic beverages among Italians, highlighting their diversity, depth, and the cultural and traditional aspects associated with sake. The competition includes three judging categories: “Sake Tasting” judged by Italian sake sommeliers, “Food Pairing” with Italian ingredients and dishes, and “Design” judged by renowned designers.
https://milanosakechallenge.com/
About Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. is a sake brewery located in Akinari, Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture. Known for its heavy snowfall, this region uses natural spring water from 2,000-meter-high mountains for sake production. Utilizing local specialty sake rice “Gohyakumangoku,” the brewery engages in sake brewing in harmony with nature under the brand concept “Brew for Future – Brewing a Coexisting Future.” Since 2023, with a new management structure, the brewery aims to create new value by integrating the brewery with science and expanding overseas.
https://tsunan-sake.com