Producer
Koshinohana
Koshinohana (越の華酒造) is a Japanese sake producer linked to Niigata Prefecture, known for labels such as Kawasemi (Kawasemi Junmai Genshu). Historically described as a small traditional operation, its production included junmai/genshu-style sake.
- Niigata · Niigata · Japan
- Since 1870
- 1 product
Koshinohana
Meet the producer
The story
Historical sources indicate the presence of the brand/company 越の華酒造 (Koshinohana Shuzo) in Niigata with origins tied to the 19th century (founded in 1870 according to directories). Over the years the company produced labels recognized for dessert pairings, such as Kawasemi / カワセミの旅, cited also in international contexts. Some sources report that the house was closed/formally dissolved in 2018 and that production of some labels (e.g. Kawasemi) was subsequently taken over by other local producers.
Production philosophy
Focus on a traditional nihonshu style with attention to drinkability and unconventional gastronomic pairings (for example with chocolate and desserts), highlighting the quality of the water and rice typical of the Niigata area.
Territory
Niigata Prefecture (Japan), the urban area of Niigata indicated as the company's historic base; a region famous for pure water and a long sake-making tradition.
Production method
Traditional production of sake (nihonshu): fermentation of rice using koji, water and yeast. For some labels (e.g. Kawasemi) these are junmai genshu, meaning sake without added alcohol and not diluted after fermentation.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Niigata
- Categories
- sake
- nihonshu
- junmai
- genshu
- Raw materials
- rice
- water
- koji
- yeast
- Representative products
- Kawasemi Junmai Genshu 72cl
- カワセミの旅 (Kawasemi no Tabi)
What makes it distinctive
- Brand/company known as 越の華酒造 (Koshinohana Shuzo) associated with sake production in Niigata.
- Kawasemi label (Kawasemi Junmai Genshu) appears in several international sales catalogs.
- References to the creation of a sake conceived for pairing with desserts; noted in some pages as appreciated by French chocolatiers.
- Sources indicate a founding year of 1870; other sources report the company's dissolution in 2018 and the takeover of some labels by other producers.