Colors Cosmos
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed fresh within 1 to 2 years of the bottling date to appreciate its vibrant acidity and delicate aromatics.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Sashimi, steamed white fish, fresh oysters
✨ Technical Specifications
Aramasa's Colors series is a breathtaking exploration of Akita's agricultural heritage, with each entry dedicated to a specific local heirloom rice variety. Cosmos, distinguished by its pastel pink label, is a tribute to Kairyoshinko, a rare and historically significant sake rice first registered in Akita Prefecture in 1959. Brewed using the traditional Kimoto method in wooden casks (kioke) and fermented exclusively with the legendary Kyokai No. 6 yeast—which was originally isolated at the Aramasa brewery in 1930—this sake represents a bridge between ancient techniques and a contemporary, wine-like aesthetic. It offers a delicate balance of soft umami, pristine mineral clarity, and a bright, refreshing acidity that challenges the traditional boundaries of Japanese sake.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1852 in Akita Prefecture, Japan, Aramasa Shuzo is one of the sake world's most revolutionary and revered historic breweries. Under the avant-garde leadership of eighth-generation owner Yusuke Sato, the kura strictly champions traditional, natural brewing methodologies, utilizing only native Akita rice cultivars, wooden fermentation vats (kioke), and the time-honored kimoto method without additives. Aramasa is famously the historic birthplace of Kyokai Yeast No. 6, isolated here in 1930, which the brewery now uses exclusively across its entire production. Renowned for vibrant acidity, exceptional clarity, and wine-like complexity, Aramasa produces iconic cult expressions including the unpasteurized No. 6 series, the terroir-focused Colors collection, and the rare, boundary-pushing Private Lab series featuring labels like Invisible Pink Unicorn.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Kairyoshinko
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12-13%