| Brand | Koimari |
| Region | Saga, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Ginjo |
| ABV | 16% / Rice Polishing: 55% |
Product details
Koimari Saki is crafted by Koimari Shuzō, a family-run brewery founded in 1909 in Imari, Saga Prefecture—an area famed for its Imari (Ko‑Imari) porcelain. The Maeda family, originally kimono merchants in the Edo era, pursued sake brewing to complement the region’s rice-rich landscape and pristine Arita porcelain-filtered water. Their flagship “Ko‑Imari” line launched in 1971, and the Koimari Saki series debuted in 2008 to support local retailers with inspired, elegant expressions of sake. This Junmai Ginjo is made from premium Yamada Nishiki polished to 55%, with water and yeast handled with meticulous control. Koimari employs traditional small‑batch fermentation techniques and cold storage, preserving delicate ginjo aromas and showcasing decades‑old craftsmanship evolved for modern palates.
Koimari Saki Junmai Ginjo opens with an elegant yet vivid ginjo‑ka: peach, fresh apple, and citrus—hinting at peach‑gum and green herb nuances on the nose. On the palate, a gentle effervescence gives way to refined sweetness balanced by crisp acidity, a soft mochi‑rice umami, and a lingering, clean finish. It pairs exceptionally well with fresh seafood—white fish, lightly grilled blue‑backed fish, squid or scallops seasoned with salt or citrus—as well as delicate hot pots. The sake’s finesse matches beautifully with lean proteins, tofu, egg rolls, or vegetarian fare. Its light fruity sweetness also complements dairy dishes like Caprese salad or desserts using fresh cream or mascarpone—while its herbal acidity accentuates soy‑and‑miso sauces.
