It had long been a goal of the brewing team at Inaba Shuzo to make greater efforts to promote their local rice farmers and commit further to sustainability.  In 2019 this goal was reached through the commitment made by the brewery to exclusively use sake rice grown on the terraced rice paddies at the foot of Mount Tsukuba in the vicinity of the brewery. In this way, they have been able to express the true soul of the terroir of the area in their sake through the soil and the water within which the brewing rice is grown, at a stone’s throw from the brewery.

At every step, Inaba Shuzo commits itself to making the sake of the highest quality through handmade traditional techniques and with the strongest support for its environment and its community. Minanogawa and Stella represent sake elegance, soft textures and gentle delivery.

Taste : A true expression of the terroir of the foothills of Mt. Tsukuba, developed after years of dedication to the cause through efforts to grow more and more top quality sake rice in-house, to engage the local community these efforts and harness the beauty of the natural environment. This sake is luscious and round and full

How to Enjoy : The light and delicate nature of the Inaba Minanogawa Junmai Daiginjo makes it versatile for food pairing. The general rule for pairing is to match intensity: light, delicate sake with lighter dishes.