Atagonomatsu Junmai Daiginjo Hakutsurunishiki

あたごのまつ 純米大吟醸 白鶴錦

Atagonomatsu Junmai Daiginjo Hakutsurunishiki is a refined Japanese sake crafted using premium Hakutsurunishiki rice, a modern variety developed to rival Yamada Nishiki rice while expressing its own elegant character. Brewed by Niizawa Brewery, this Junmai Daiginjo showcases a calm, understated aroma and a beautifully balanced, slightly drier profile focused on rice purity.

With gentle aeration, subtle notes of white peach emerge on the nose, followed by a fresh and youthful green apple character on the palate. Clean, precise, and quietly expressive, it reflects Niizawa Brewery’s philosophy of creating food-friendly sake with clarity and finesse. Smooth and refined, it is ideal for elegant dining, special occasions, or for those who appreciate subtlety over intensity.

Best enjoyed lightly chilled to highlight its precision and delicate aromatics.

Tasting Notes:
Flavor: Fresh, light, and sharp with a clean structure
Aroma: White peach with hints of green apple
Finish: Clean, delicate, and refined

Serving Suggestion:
Best enjoyed lightly chilled (around 8–12°C) to enhance its clarity and refined aroma

Pairing Suggestions:
Seafood, carpaccio, oysters, light appetizers, and fine cuisine

Awards & Recognition:
2025 U.S. National Sake Appraisal Daiginjo B Division – Silver
2024 U.S. National Sake Appraisal Daiginjo B Category – Gold (Grand Prix Third Place)
2023 Kan Sake Award – Gold
2023 Milano Sake Challenge Junmai Daiginjo – Double Gold
2023 International Wine Challenge – Gold

Specifications:
Rice Type 使用米: Hakutsurunishiki
RPR 精米歩合: 50%
Alcohol Content: 15%
SMV 日本酒度: +3
Acidity 酸度: 1.4
Amino Acid: 0.8

What does Atagonomatsu Hakutsurunishiki taste like?
It is light, clean, and refined with subtle white peach and green apple notes, finishing crisp and elegant.

What makes Hakutsurunishiki rice special?
It is a premium sake rice developed as an alternative to Yamada Nishiki, offering a refined, slightly drier, and elegant expression.