Shinano Omachi
信濃大町
Shinano Omachi is a GI for sake from Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. It is Japan's first two-tier GI: sake must first be certified as GI Nagano and then meet additional local criteria. Rice from specified paddies is steamed in a traditional koshiki steamer, and koji is made in small batches.
- Production area
- Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture
- Type
- Sake
- Designated
- June 30, 2023
- Managing body
- GI信濃大町管理協議会（白馬錦酒造気付）
- Producers
- About 3
Production standard in brief
Our summary of the standard set by the National Tax Agency. See the agency's page for the official text.
Only Miyama Nishiki, Hitogokochi, Kinmon Nishiki and Sankei Nishiki rice harvested from specified paddies in Omachi City and Matsukawa Village may be used. All rice is steamed in a koshiki steamer, and koji is made in small batches in koji rooms within the area. Added brewing alcohol is limited to 10% of the rice weight. The system has two tiers: sake must be certified as GI Nagano (sake) and then certified as Shinano Omachi.
National Tax Agency production standard (opens in a new tab)
Brewery visits & events
Around late May to June each year, the "Kita Alps Nomiaruki" event on Omachi's Hondori shopping street lets visitors taste sake from the town's three breweries.
FAQ
Shinano Omachi is a GI for sake from Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. It is Japan's first two-tier GI: sake must first be certified as GI Nagano and then meet additional local criteria. Rice from specified paddies is steamed in a traditional koshiki steamer, and koji is made in small batches.
Sake made in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture to the production standard.
The National Tax Agency designated it as a liquor Geographical Indication on June 30, 2023.
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