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Ginjo

Ginjo wine guide: the sub-region in Japan, its Nihonshu (Japanese Rice), the sake wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Japan
Climate
Varied
Signature grape
Nihonshu (Japanese Rice)
Styles
sake
1
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Ginjo is a sub-region of Japan.

Nihonshu (Japanese Rice) is the grape to know here.

The climate is varied.

Sake wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows lighter style with fruity aromas.

At the table these bottles work with sashimi and light dishes.

Serve chilled.

Climate
Varied
Styles
sake

In the glass.

Sake: Lighter style with fruity aromas.

Grapes planted here.

01 Nihonshu (Japanese Rice)Dominant
02 sake

Bottles to look for.

  • Akabu 'F' Ginjo Sake, Japan
  • Bijofu Aki - Autumn Ginjo Sake, Japan
  • Bijofu Schwa Ginjo Sake, Japan
  • Dewazakura 'Ouka' Ginjo Nama Sake, Yamagata, Japan
  • Dewazakura 'Ouka' Ginjo Sake, Yamagata, Japan
  • Dewazakura Izumi Judan 'Tenth Degree' Ginjo Sake, Yamagata, Japan
  • Juyondai 'Ginsen' Ginjo Sake, Japan
  • Kikuhime 'Kukurihime' Ginjo Sake, Japan

At the table.

  • sashimi
  • light dishes

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

01 Japan'sJapan Read → 02 Junmai GinjoJapan Read → 03 DaiginjoJapan Read → 04 HonjozoJapan Read →

Ginjo: common questions

01.
What grapes is Ginjo known for?
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Nihonshu (Japanese Rice) is the signature grape of Ginjo.
02.
What kind of wine does Ginjo make?
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Ginjo produces sake wine.
03.
Where is Ginjo?
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You will find Ginjo in Japan, where it is a sub-region.
04.
What food goes with Ginjo wine?
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Try sashimi and light dishes.

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