Japanese cider has many fans, even among Japanese wine lovers.
Among the regions producing high-quality cider, Nagano Prefecture stands out.
Remarkably, Kokubu Shutoken Co., Ltd., Sadaharu Aoki, and Tamba Wine have jointly released a limited-edition cider, "Sadaharu AOKI SAYA 2023," made with 100% red-fleshed apples from Nagano Prefecture.
It is said to be a highly valuable Japanese cider.
About the Development Background
"Sadaharu AOKI SAYA 2023" is a product developed over three years through a collaboration between Kokubu Shutoken Co., Ltd., SAJ Inc., and Tamba Wine Co., Ltd., covering everything from selecting the apple production area and securing raw materials to production and bottling.
Sadaharu Aoki, one of the world's most acclaimed and closely watched pastry chefs in France, focused on the deliciousness of red-fleshed apples.
It is said that he gave shape to his desire to create an unprecedented cider using 100% rare red-fleshed apples.
About the Cider
"Sadaharu AOKI SAYA 2023" is an authentic-tasting rosé cider.
It is a rare cider made using 100% rare red-fleshed apples from Nagano Prefecture (Nakano no Kirameki, Quilt Pink, Nakano Shinku, and Fuyusaika).
It features a fresh and fruity aroma, robust acidity, and a rich, rounded sweetness.
It can pair well with a wide range of dining scenes, and pairings with sweets are also highly recommended.
The product is named after Sadaharu Aoki's beloved daughter, and the label features the "Sadaharu AOKI" logo.
Why not take this opportunity to check it out?
Reference
3. Product Overview
Product Name: Sadaharu AOKI SAYA 2023 (Limited release of 2,800 bottles)
Alcohol Content: 7%
Volume: 500ml
Category: Fruit Wine (Sparkling) (1)
Ingredients: Apples (from Nagano Prefecture), Carbon Dioxide, Antioxidant
Suggested Retail Price: 2,600 yen (excluding tax)
5. Main Sales Channels
In addition to the liquor specialty store "EXIVIN" (Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store, Seibu Tokorozawa S.C. Store, Chiba Sogo Store, Sogo Omiya Store), the Kokubu select shop "ROJI Nihonbashi," and department stores mainly in Tokyo, it will also be sold on the following websites.
ROJI ONLINE STORE https://www.roji-nhb.jp/products/7432684