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Junmai Ginjo

Junmai Ginjo wine guide: the appellation in Japan, the sake wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Japan
Climate
Varied
Styles
sake
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Bottles to find

Junmai Ginjo is an appellation of Japan.

Grapes grown here include sake.

The climate is varied.

The region is known for sake wine.

Quality is codified by the Junmai Ginjo, which is worth reading off the label.

Pour them alongside sushi, sashimi, grilled chicken and lightly spiced dishes.

Serve chilled.

Climate
Varied
Styles
sake

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

  • Junmai Ginjo

Bottles to look for.

  • Aizu Homare 'Tatsumigura' Junmai Ginjo Sake, Japan
  • Chiyogiku 'Usagi' Yamadanishiki Junmai Ginjo Sake, Japan
  • Fukucho 'Hattanso' Junmai Ginjo Sake, Japan
  • Fukuju Junmai Ginjo Sake, Japan
  • Gikyo Genshu Junmai Ginjo Sake, Japan
  • Ginrei Gassan Junmai Ginjo Sake, Japan
  • Hakkaisan 'Echigo de Soro' Red Label Junmai Ginjo Shiboritate Nama Sake, Japan
  • Hakkaisan Junmai Ginjo Sake, Japan

At the table.

  • Sushi
  • Sashimi
  • Grilled chicken
  • Lightly spiced dishes

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Junmai Ginjo: common questions

01.
What kind of wine does Junmai Ginjo make?
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Junmai Ginjo produces sake wine.
02.
Where is Junmai Ginjo?
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Junmai Ginjo is an appellation in Japan.
03.
What food goes with Junmai Ginjo wine?
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Try sushi, sashimi, grilled chicken and lightly spiced dishes.

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