Masumi : Nanago

Tasting notes and serving suggestions for Nanago by Masumi

Tasting

Nose

Fine and expressive, the nose reveals aromas of mint and rice, intertwined with fermentary notes and a subtle hint of aniseed. With aeration, the aromatic palette becomes more lemony and vanilla-tinged. Gradually, a delicate veil of licorice and sage settles over the aromatic profile.

Palate

Fruity with notes of yellow melon and green almond, the palate shows a finely licorice-like character. A pleasant vegetal sequence unfolds through to a balanced finish, with notes of white currant and green bean.

Pairings and serving moments

This sake is best enjoyed between 6 and 12°C. It pairs perfectly with langoustines and green asparagus.

Mixology

We recommend enjoying this sake without embellishment to fully appreciate its complexity and elegance.

An elegant, complex Junmai Daiginjo sake from Nagano Prefecture

Masumi, a historic Japanese sake brewery

Founded in 1662 during the Edo era by the Miyasaka family, former warriors of the Suwa clan, Masumi remains one of Japan’s oldest sake breweries, established in Nagano Prefecture, in the city of Suwa. Owned by Maison Miyasaka since its origins, it stands out for a major innovation: the development in 1946 of yeast No. 7, which went on to become Japan’s national yeast. Using the traditional Yamahai method, local Nagano rice, and the pure water of the Shinshu region, Masumi perpetuates ancestral know-how while embodying the technical excellence of traditional Japanese sake.

Nanago, a Junmai Daiginjo crafted using the Yamahai method

Nanago, meaning “Number Seven,” pays tribute to the famous Masumi No. 7 yeast with which it is brewed. This sake is made from local Kinmon Nishiki rice, grown in Nagano Prefecture, polished to 40% remaining in accordance with Junmai Daiginjo standards. The traditional Yamahai method used in its production lends this sake remarkable aromatic complexity and a delicate structure. The pure water of the Shinshu region contributes to its elegant profile, combining fruity notes of peach and ripe banana with cereal aromas. Bottled at 15% alcohol, Nanago embodies the excellence of Maison Miyasaka’s ancestral craftsmanship, bringing together tradition and innovation in every 0.72-liter bottle.