Sawanotsuru to Release Sustainable Pure Rice Sake Using Climate-Resilient Rice on June 22
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Sawanotsuru will release a limited-edition junmai ginjo sake brewed with Niji no Kirameki rice, which achieved a 3-star rating for a 29.56% CO2 emission reduction and holds MAFF's eco-friendly certification label.
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- Q: When is the release date of 'Sawanotsuru SUSTAINABLE CHALLENGE300 Junmai Ginjo'?
- A: It will be released in limited quantities on June 22, 2026, with pre-orders starting on the official online shop on June 5, 2026.
- Q: What kind of rice is used for this sake?
- A: It uses 'Nijinokirameki' rice from Fukui Prefecture, which features high heat tolerance and high yield capacity.
- Q: What environmental certifications does the raw rice have?
- A: It acquired the MAFF 'Mierulabel' environmental impact rating, earning 3 stars for greenhouse gas reduction and 1 star for biodiversity conservation.
- Q: How is CO2 reduced during the sake production process?
- A: By piping waste heat from the adjacent Kobe Steel, Ltd. plant to generate steam, Sawanotsuru reduces CO2 emissions by approximately 100 tons annually.
- Q: What is the price and specification of the product?
- A: The suggested retail price is 2,000 yen (excluding tax) for 720ml, with a rice polishing rate of 57% and 15.5% ABV.