Mio Sparkling Sake

Mio is what happens when Takara Shuzo's Shirakabegura brewery in Nada — sake's historic heartland — decides to make something closer to a celebratory toast than a dinner pour. Brewed entirely from rice, koji, and water with no added sweeteners, it's naturally fizzy and low-proof at just 5% ABV, with a notably low SMV that translates to real, unforced sweetness — think ripe peach, pear, and a hint of yellow rose. Serve it chilled in a wine glass for anyone who wants the ceremony of sparkling wine without committing to a full bottle of sake.