Monsay (Black Label)

Type：Junmai Kimoto (純米生酛)
Polish Rate：65%
Alchohol Content：17.4
Vintage：2016
Sake Meter Value：+1.5
Rice：Hitogokochi 100% Locally grown

Japanese sake  \"Monsay\"

The sake of Monten are brewed at Usui Shoten, Ltd., located in Ohmachi, Nagano.
The company has a history of well over 100 years, although the brewery is said to have a history of over 200 years.

About the Rice

Monten sake are made of miyama-nishiki rice, all grown within a radius of less than 5 km from the brewery.

By keeping a “hands-on” control on the rice, along with the water, Monten reflects a true terroir of its area which it is made.

About the Water

The Ohmachi, Nagano area is located at the skirts of the Northern Japan Alps.
It is known for soft natural mineral water know as “Takara no mizu” (treasure water), which makes the mellow flavor of Monten sake.

Snow on the mountain tops takes thousands of years to reach the Iyari Wetlands (designated as a natural park of Nagano Prefecture), where the water is taken.
With the exception of Monten Purple Label, Monten sake are brewed with this water.