TOSATSURU Azure Ginjo
Deep-sea water from Muroto shapes a clear, dry Ginjo — winner of the 2017 U.S. National Sake Appraisal Grand Prix.
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A defined expression of the range
TOSATSURU Azure Ginjo is brewed using deep-sea water drawn from Muroto, Kochi, shaping a soft ginjo aroma against a smooth, translucent dry character. The blue bottle reflects the sea’s clarity and a free-thinking spirit unbound by conventional ideas of what sake should look like.
In 2017 it won the Grand Prix in the Ginjo division of the U.S. National Sake Appraisal — a blind tasting that judges sake purely on quality, not appearance, where this bottle’s clean, pure character was recognised.
How it tastes
A soft ginjo aroma recalls white peach and pear. The palate is smooth, with a clear, dry structure drawing the fruit’s fullness tight, leaving a light, citrus-toned acidity and a crisp cut on the finish.
The white peach and pear stay bright through a crisp, clean finish.
TOSATSURU · Tosatsuru Sake Brewery · Kochi
Tosatsuru Sake Brewery began brewing in 1773 in Yasuda, Kochi Prefecture. Built on a founding principle of quality first, it continues to refine the clean, precise dry style characteristic of Tosa.
For Azure, that traditional technique is layered with deep-sea water and a more modern approach — the deep-blue bottle and the sake’s clear character marking a new expression for Tosatsuru.
Question 1
Which water does the page name as used for brewing?
- Muroto deep sea water
- Glacial meltwater
- Pressed grape juice
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: A — Muroto deep sea water
Deep sea water from off Muroto is used as the brewing water.
Question 2
What classification does the page show?
- Junmai Daiginjo
- Ginjo-shu
- Imo (sweet potato) shochu
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: B — Ginjo-shu
The product name corresponds to the specification field.
Question 3
What do "white peach" and "pear" indicate?
- Added fruit
- Rice varieties
- Aroma impressions
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Correct answer: C — Aroma impressions
They are expressions for a ginjo aroma reminiscent of fruit.
Four directions built on a clear, dry structure and crisp acidity
The brewery does not publish official food pairings. What follows are four directions read from the aroma and taste structure stated on this page — a soft ginjo aroma of white peach and pear, a smooth mouthfeel, a clear dry structure, a light citrus-toned acidity, and a crisp finish.
As a ginjo built around the clear, dry structure of deep-sea water for the table, we have drawn one dish each from Western, Japanese and Thai cuisine into every one of the four directions.
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