Minami Aizu
南会津
Minami Aizu is a GI for sake from Minamiaizu Town in Fukushima Prefecture and the prefecture's first GI for alcoholic beverages. It is limited to junmai-type special-designation sake made only from rice harvested in the area and local water, with production through bottling done within the town.
- Production area
- Minamiaizu Town, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture
- Type
- Sake
- Designated
- August 30, 2024
- Managing body
- 地理的表示南会津管理協議会（花泉酒造内）
- Producers
- About 4
Production standard in brief
Our summary of the standard set by the National Tax Agency. See the agency's page for the official text.
Limited to junmai-type special-designation sake made only from rice harvested in the area (grade 3 or higher) and local water. Production, storage and bottling take place within the area.
National Tax Agency production standard (opens in a new tab)
Brewery visits & events
Kaito Otokoyama Shuzo in the town does not currently offer brewery tours.
Where to buy
In Japan, drinking alcohol under the age of 20 is prohibited by law.
FAQ
Minami Aizu is a GI for sake from Minamiaizu Town in Fukushima Prefecture and the prefecture's first GI for alcoholic beverages. It is limited to junmai-type special-designation sake made only from rice harvested in the area and local water, with production through bottling done within the town.
Sake made in Minamiaizu Town, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture to the production standard.
The National Tax Agency designated it as a liquor Geographical Indication on August 30, 2024.
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