Hiroshima Region
AN IMPORTANT SAKE REGION:
The Hiroshima region is one of the three most important historical sake-producing areas in Japan. Its pleasant climate and exceptionally soft water allow for the production of sake with diverse flavors, each with its own unique characteristics.
CENTURY-OLD INNOVATIONS:
The region is a hub of innovation in sake production. Since the 19th century, the region’s engineers and brewers have contributed to the renown of Hiroshima sake. Nothing seemed to predestine the region for sake production, as its soft water did not allow for proper fermentation with the techniques of the time. It was Miura Senzaburō who, in 1898, developed a technique that made it possible to brew high-quality sake even with soft water; a discovery that revolutionized the world of sake. Another important figure is Riichi Satake, founder of the Satake Brewery in 1896, who designed the first rice polishing machine, enabling the creation of sake with increasingly higher polishing ratios.
A SOFT WATER REGION:
Water is a crucial ingredient in sake production; it’s what gives the sake from this region its distinctive character. Located between the Chūgoku Mountains and the Seto Inland Sea, the Hiroshima region benefits from rocky granite soils, from which exceptionally soft water springs forth. Hard water is usually preferred for sake production because its mineral content promotes rice fermentation. Various brewing techniques and methods have been developed to produce high-quality sake with this water, resulting in this unique product.
A QUALITY LABEL:
Several producers wishing to promote their sake, umeshu, and other Japanese spirits in France have joined forces under the label “Les Grands Saké de Hiroshima” (The Great Sakes of Hiroshima). This label is present at events related to Japan, spirits, and sake to sell sake throughout France. All these producers are represented on WeWantSaké, a partner of the label, with a selection of their products available for purchase.
Producers in the region
Products from the region
Sake Junmai Ginjo Sachihime Dear My Princess
Sake Junmai Ginjo Munemasa
Nomirinko Liqueur
Kimpa Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake
Matsuuraichi Nankobai Umeshu Liqueur
Sachihime Tokubetsu Junmai Sake
Sake Junmai Ginjo Velvet
