Minakata Junmai Ginjō Limited Edition

Minakata Junmai Ginjō Limited Edition (南方 純米吟醸 限定醸造 Minakata Junmai Ginjō Genteijōzō) is made of Yamadanishiki rice (kakemai) milled to 50%. Sekai Ittō is the birthplace of Wakayama's great man, Minakata Kumagusu. The Minakata brand was established to carry Kumagusu's spirit of inquiry and passion. This Junmai Ginjō boasts a white wine-like aroma and a spiciness unique to sake.

Winner of the Gold Award in the Fine Sake Awards in 2011 and 2012 (sponsored by the Sake Culture Research Institute).

Sekai Ittō Brewery is located in Wakayama City. It was founded in 1884, when Minakata Yaemon (南方弥右衛門), the father of the naturalist Minakata Kumagusu, inherited rice warehouses from the former daimyō of Kishū and established a sake brewery. In 1890, Minakata Tsunenaga (南方常楠), Kumagusu's brother, took over the business. Initially producing 3,000 koku of sake, it quickly gained recognition, ranking 21st in national production. In 1907, statesman Okuma Shigenobu bestowed the name "Sekai Itto" (Uniting the World) upon the brewery's sake.

The company experienced significant growth, establishing breweries in Nishimiya, Hyōgo Prefecture (1910) and Saijō, Hiroshima Prefecture (1937). This expansion facilitated distribution throughout Japan and even to Korea and China. Following World War II, the brewery faced challenges, losing all production facilities in the 1945 Wakayama air raid. However, it quickly rebuilt and continued its operations.

Later, the brewery achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its flagship Ginjō "Ichi" brand, the construction of its headquarters on the historic site of the Gakushukan school, and the modernization of its brewing processes. It garnered international recognition with the Platinum Award at Sake China for its Daiginjō Gokusen Minakata. The "Minakata" series, named after the brewery owner, became a cornerstone of its brand, and the company expanded its product line to include liqueurs and other beverages.