| Brand | Shirakabegura |
| Region | Hyogo, Kinki, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Sparkling |
| ABV | 5% |
Product details
Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Mio Crisp Sparkling Sake is the latest reinterpretation of Takara’s beloved MIO series—crafted at the esteemed Shirakabegura brewery in Nada, Hyōgo. Rooted in centuries of sake-making heritage, Shirakabegura marries traditional hands-on brewing methods with modern precision to produce this naturally sparkling Junmai sake. Called “MIO”—a Japanese reference to a stream’s gentle ripples and bubbles—this sake embodies effortless enjoyment: only rice, rice koji, water, yeast, and naturally added CO₂, with just 5 % ABV and an SMV of –70. The “Crisp” variant refines the original’s gentle sweetness by dialing up acidity and minerality, giving it an elegant fruit-forward character and creamy mouthfeel .
On the nose and palate, Mio Crisp delights with aromas of honeydew melon, lemon zest, sweet cream, watermelon, almond, and hints of daffodil—lifted by vibrant effervescence and a smooth, rounded texture. Flavors shift between zesty stone fruit, tangerine, vanilla, Asian pear, and a subtle wet-stone minerality. This sparkling elegance makes it ideal as a celebratory aperitif, or paired with light starters such as prosciutto-wrapped melon, savory custard tarts, and mild white cheeses. It also complements gentle seafood like scallops or crab, white meats like poached chicken—and even creamy desserts, fresh fruit plates, or pound cake. Serve well-chilled (5 °C) to fully express its crisp freshness and refined fizz.
