Shiga
滋賀
Shiga is a GI for sake from Shiga Prefecture, limited to junmai sake made only from Shiga-grown rice and local water. In the review, sake is scored on four sensory criteria on a five-point scale, and those that pass carry a dedicated seal.
- Production area
- Shiga Prefecture
- Type
- Sake
- Designated
- April 13, 2022
- Managing body
- 滋賀県酒造業協同組合（滋賀県酒造組合、サイト名『滋賀酒』） (opens in a new tab)
- Producers
- About 18
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 sake made only from Shiga-grown rice (grade 3 or higher) and water from the prefecture (no added brewing alcohol). The sake must meet the requirements for a special-designation sake, and every step from production to bottling takes place within the prefecture.
National Tax Agency production standard (opens in a new tab)
Brewery visits & events
The Shiga Local Sake Festival is held around October each year at the Biwako Hotel.
Where to buy
In Japan, drinking alcohol under the age of 20 is prohibited by law.
FAQ
Shiga is a GI for sake from Shiga Prefecture, limited to junmai sake made only from Shiga-grown rice and local water. In the review, sake is scored on four sensory criteria on a five-point scale, and those that pass carry a dedicated seal.
Sake made in Shiga Prefecture to the production standard.
The National Tax Agency designated it as a liquor Geographical Indication on April 13, 2022.
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