Wakayama Region
Wakayama Prefecture, land of ume, Japanese plums.
A region intended for the production of Umeshu
The Wakayama region is located in the southwest of Honshu Island. To the east, it faces the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean, while to the west, it is dominated by the Kii mountain range, which makes up almost 80% of its total area. This hilly landscape is ideally suited to plum cultivation; Wakayama alone produces 65% of Japan’s ume plums.
From these ume, producers utilize over 400 years of expertise, a true Japanese national treasure, to produce umeshu. In September 2020, Japan’s national reference agency granted the Geographical Indication designation to umeshu produced in Wakayama Prefecture, “Geographical Indication Wakayama Umeshu.” This is the very first Japanese liqueur to have obtained this prestigious label.
About the Umeshu of Wakayama
Products from the region
Kimpa Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake
A dry and spicy profile! The nose is powerful, tangy, and warm, with notes of cereals, cocoa, and mushrooms. On the palate, the attack is fresh, followed by a velvety texture and great intensity. Rice, spices, and hazelnut notes emerge. The finish is clean. An approachable sake that will be enjoyed whether chilled, at room temperature, or warmed.
Nomirinko Liqueur
A highly complex, very expressive liqueur. The nose is intense, with notes of caramel, apricot, sweet soy sauce, and a hint of wood. The palate has a velvety texture, with an impressive aromatic breadth: prune, candied orange, baked apple, coffee, vanilla, date, cocoa. The finish is also remarkable. A rare beverage that will charm lovers of sweet wines and liqueurs.
Junmai Bodaimoto Tôtôto Sake
Matsuuraichi Nankobai Umeshu Liqueur
Sumiyama Junmai Ginjo Sake
Fruity, light, and very refreshing sake! It is very pleasant on the nose, with notes of melon, anise, and orange zest. The initial taste is surprising, with a hint of effervescence. The palate is pleasantly fruity (strawberry, melon, pineapple), enhanced by a light, refreshing acidity and cereal notes. This is a 100% local sake, produced with a Saga rice variety ("Saga-no-hana") grown right next to the brewery. It will delight both connoisseurs and novices.
Sake Junmai Ginjo Munemasa
A particularly smooth Junmai Ginjo that develops powerful aromas. It is sweet and dense on the palate, with a distinct creaminess reminiscent of honey, while saline notes provide a pleasant freshness. Enjoyed chilled, this “Munemasa -15” will particularly delight novices seeking a rich yet easy-to-drink sake.
Matsuuraichi Kojiroume Umeshu Liqueur
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