Niigata
新潟
Niigata is a GI for sake brewed in Niigata Prefecture. It is made with Japanese rice and local water, with production through bottling carried out in the prefecture. Many brands are certified, and the GI may be shown in three ways: in roman letters only, with kanji alongside, or as a logo.
- Production area
- Niigata Prefecture
- Type
- Sake
- Designated
- February 7, 2022
- Managing body
- 新潟県酒造協同組合（新潟県酒造組合と共同サイト） (opens in a new tab)
- Producers
- About 38
Production standard in brief
Our summary of the standard set by the National Tax Agency. See the agency's page for the official text.
Made with Japanese rice and water from the prefecture, with added brewing alcohol limited to 50% of the rice weight. Production, storage and bottling take place within the prefecture.
National Tax Agency production standard (opens in a new tab)
Brewery visits & events
Every March, the "Niigata Sake no Jin" festival is held at Toki Messe in Niigata City, and a summer edition is held as well.
FAQ
Niigata is a GI for sake brewed in Niigata Prefecture. It is made with Japanese rice and local water, with production through bottling carried out in the prefecture. Many brands are certified, and the GI may be shown in three ways: in roman letters only, with kanji alongside, or as a logo.
Sake made in Niigata Prefecture to the production standard.
The National Tax Agency designated it as a liquor Geographical Indication on February 7, 2022.
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