Sake Matinee
With a lower alcohol content than most sakes (12%), “Shiro” is smooth and gentle, with sweetness and acidity in finely etched balance. Ideal for lunchtime sake-sipping, with enough body for evening enjoyment as well.
![Masumi “Shiro” bottle](https://worldsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/btl-masumi-shiro-01.jpg)
![Miyasaka Brewing Company](https://worldsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/brewery-miyasaka-04-riceMiyamanishiki02.jpg)
Miyasaka Brewing Company
Nagano Prefecture
![map-nagano](https://worldsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/map-nagano-01-292x300.png)
Masumi is one of the great names of the sake world, admired throughout Japan for its unshakable down-to-earth reliability. The brewery where it is made was founded in 1662 in the town of Suwa, where a tradition of precision craftsmanship had led to the development of the silk spinning trade. Masumi achieved great prominence in 1946 with the discovery of a new yeast variety, “Nanago” or Association No. 7. With its gentle aroma and ease of use Nanago continues to be used by over half of the breweries in Japan.
![Miyasaka “Shiro” label](https://worldsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/label-masumi-shiro-01-300x261.jpg)
Technical Specifications
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Rice variety: Miyamanishiki, Yamadanishiki
Yeast: Masumi No.7 (proprietary)
Brewing method: Sokujo
55%
polishing ratio
12%
alcohol
1.5
acidity
-3.0
SMV
Serving recommendations
Shiro’s mild 12% alcohol content makes it an easy-going dining companion. Pairs well with salads with citrus accents, grilled shrimp & chicken and pasta primavera.
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