Japanese Portfolio

Winebow is proud to be introducing this exceptional portfolio of premium sakes to the US market. Although the company has long been known as the nation’s leading importer of premier Italian wines, recent expansions into Spain, Portugal and South America have shown a broadening of the Winebow’s horizons. Still, many are surprised by our addition of a premium sake portfolio. However, we strongly believe that sake truly fits into the culture and philosophy of Winebow. The elements we seek in our wine portfolio are present in the sake world as well.

Family-operated estates: The sake breweries Winebow has selected are all family-owned operations with strong ties to their local communities. Many have been producing for centuries, some going as far back as 1689. These sake houses are more than just breweries, they are staples of their communities; employing local workers during the winter, commissioning locally grown rice, and instilling a sense of pride and tradition in rural regions often overlooked by the urban population.

Diversity: Never ones to do things halfway, we were not content to bring in just a handful of sakes. Instead, we chose to represent the entire world of sake, complete with different styles, classifications, regions and breweries.

High-quality products: As with wine, there is a large quality spectrum for sake. And as with our wine portfolio, we sought to import only the highest quality sakes. The breweries we represent produce hand-crafted, artisanal sakes that are worlds removed from the mass produced, box sake that for far too many people has been their only exposure to this wonderful beverage.

We at Winebow are very excited about this project, and look forward to helping people learn more about a drink that has been enjoyed by the Japanese for over 2000 years. We invite you to browse through our exciting portfolio, or click here to learn more about sake.

Portfolio at a Glance