Colors Earth For Noto
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–2 years of the release date when kept properly chilled.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled mackerel, roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Aramasa's 'Colors' series is a masterclass in showcasing the distinct personalities of heritage Akita sake rice varieties. The 'Earth' (Riku) expression is brewed using Rikuu 132, a historic rice strain developed in Akita in 1921, famously championed by the beloved Japanese poet and agriculturalist Kenji Miyazawa, who called it the 'bright rice of the land.' This special 'For Noto' charity edition was released to support recovery efforts following the Noto Peninsula earthquake. True to Aramasa's uncompromising philosophy, it is brewed using the ancient Kimoto method, fermented in traditional cedar casks (kioke) with the legendary Kyokai No. 6 yeast. The result is a sake of profound depth, marrying vibrant, wine-like lactic acidity with a rustic, earthy complexity and a pristine mineral backbone.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1852 in Akita Prefecture, Japan, Aramasa Shuzo is a legendary brewery currently led by eighth-generation president Yusuke Sato, who has revolutionized the house with a focus on heritage and natural brewing. Aramasa is globally revered as the birthplace of Kyokai No. 6 yeast, the oldest active sake yeast strain distributed in Japan, which they use exclusively across their entire portfolio. Operating with a strict commitment to traditional methods, the brewery utilizes 100% Akita-grown rice, employs the labor-intensive kimoto starter method, and ferments its liquids in cedar wooden casks (kioke) without any additives. Their highly sought-after, low-alcohol, and beautifully acidic expressions—such as the iconic No. 6 series, Colors collection, and avant-garde releases like Invisible Pink Unicorn—have redefined modern sake, bridging the gap between traditional Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary fine wine aesthetics.