Country: Germany
Region: Berlin
Reigen Fermentation
Reigen’s team includes two Berliners, an Italian whose family grows their rice in Veneto, and a Japanese expert with years of experience in top natural sake breweries. The idea for Reigen was born at Antaiji, a Zen monastery in the mountains of Japan. It’s where Francesco and Sebastian first met. During their time at the monastery, a question began to take shape: What if the rice from Francesco’s family farm in Italy could be used to brew European sake?
Curiosity turned into a concrete idea — and eventually led them to Terada Honke, a centuries-old sake brewery in Chiba. They spent a season working and learning there, and met Jun, whose passion and expertise became an integral part of the team. Back in Europe, the project took shape. In 2020, the team began experimenting with its first test batches — supported by Katharina, who has since given Reigen structure and a clear profile.
A sake that bridges Japanese brewing tradition with a European identity. Locally made, thoughtfully crafted — with a clear focus on quality, origin, and character.
Cosisi
Region: Berlin
Rice Variety: lightly polished Carnaroli
Type: n/a
Polishing Rate: 90%
ABV: 14.3%
Ingredients: rice, water, kōji
Brewing: On the nose apple, exotic fruit, a hint of marzipan. On the palate lightly creamy, fresh almond, candied citrus and a fine bite that keeps the whole thing nicely taut. Leaner than previous batches, yet round and balanced. Six months after pressing. Unpasteurized.
Serving Temperature: lightly chilled
Piùomeno
Region: Berlin
Rice Variety: lightly polished Carnaroli
Type: n/a
Polishing Rate: 90%
ABV: 12.1%
Ingredients: rice, water, kōji
Brewing: Still – pale straw yellow. Fresh and vibrantly green on the nose, defined by fig leaf, with a quiet vanilla note and gentle wood. Light, dry and structured on the palate, with precise white-wine-like acidity, subtle herbal notes and fine oaky undertones. Unpasteurized.
Serving Temperature: lightly chilled
Tand
Region: Berlin
Rice Variety: lightly polished Carnaroli
Type: n/a
Polishing Rate: 90%
ABV: 14%
Ingredients: rice, water, kōji
Brewing: Still – deep, with notes of dried fruits, caramel and sherry. Matured for 8 months, including 1 of oxidation in an open tank. Unpasteurized.
Serving Temperature: lightly chilled
