• Prefecture: Yamagata

• Rice & polishing: Tamanae, polished to 60%

• Style: Junmai Ginjo, summer release

• Food pairings: Hiyayakko (chilled tofu), white fish sashimi, steamed prawns, light summer salads

• Taste: Pear and melon, smooth, light, crisp

• Alc.: 14%

Asagao, the morning glory, gives its name to this cool-looking summer bottling from Gasanryu. Brewed from Tamanae rice polished to 60%, it has a bright, refreshing aroma of pear and melon and a fruity, elegant lightness. The mouthfeel is smooth and mild, with a soft, clear umami and gentle sweetness balanced by refreshing acidity, leading to a firm yet smooth, clean finish. Serve well chilled on warm days.

About the brewery

Shindo Shuzo has brewed sake in the Yonezawa basin of Yamagata since 1870, working largely with Yamagata-grown rice cultivated by its own seasonal brewers. Rather than settling on one house style, it treats its labels as separate creative outlets, from the traditional Kurozaemon line to the more experimental Gasanryu, which has become a favourite with drinkers looking for sake of distinct character.

華やかな香りとフルーティでしっかりた味わいのお酒に仕上がりました。華やかさと軽やかさが絶妙なバランスでこれからの暑い日にもぴったり！見た目も涼しげなあさがおのビンで夏を先取り！ 酒度：N/A　、原料米：玉苗、精米歩合：60％