OUR PARTNERS
"SAKE CHALLENGE" is an international sake competition organized in cities worldwide by the Sake Sommelier Association, collaborating with local organizers in each country to promote Japanese sake globally.
The "MILANO SAKE CHALLENGE" is organized by the Sake Sommelier Association Italiana. We are honored to invite food pairing partners representing Italian food to this event, providing an opportunity to explore the potential and appeal of pairing Japanese sake with Italian food.
Partners of the 「MILANO SAKE CHALLENGE」
Prosciutto di San Daniele Consortium
The San Daniele region is famous for its prosciutto production. The consortium is at the forefront of this effort, preserving the traditional methods of prosciutto production using carefully selected ingredients by skilled producers.
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Consortium
Parmigiano Reggiano is one of Italy's most famous cheeses. It is produced in a limited area in northern Italy and maintains its quality.
IED (Istituto Europeo di Design)
IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) is an international design education institution established in Milan in 1966. With locations in Italy and around the world, it cultivates global talent in the fields of fashion and design. Many designers active at the international forefront have graduated from IED. It is, so to speak, the most powerful research and educational institution in the design industry.
Miyagi prefecture
Sake from Miyagi Prefecture, which has made the 'Junmai Sake Prefecture Declaration,' is characterized by a light and dry (tanrei karakuchi) flavor produced through 'low-temperature long-term fermentation technology' that transforms the severe winter cold into umami.
Sake Company
We import and sell sake in Italy for B2B and B2C with the mission of bringing the highest quality sake to Italy and spreading the correct sake culture.
Sake Sommelier Association
Headquartered in the UK, it is dedicated to the education and promotion of sake overseas. It trains sake sommeliers and holds the SAKE CHALLENGE in cooperation with organizers in various countries.
Yamagata Prefecture
Pure water, harsh winters, scorching summers, and dramatic temperature swings between day and night.
Yamagata is home to a wide array of distinguished sake, nurtured by this rich natural environment.
Ibaraki prefecture
Ibaraki Prefecture, located northeast of Tokyo, is a hidden gem in Japan’s sake landscape.
With its pure water sources from the Tone River and fertile rice fields, the region offers ideal conditions for sake brewing. Home to a number of historic and innovative breweries, Ibaraki produces a diverse range of sake styles that reflect both tradition and local terroir. It is an emerging destination for sake enthusiasts seeking authenticity and craftsmanship.
Truffle Hunters from Piedmont
Cavatori del Tartufo del Piemonte are a dedicated group of truffle hunters who pour deep passion into one of Italy’s most treasured culinary gems – the truffle.
Consolato Generale del Giappone a Milano
Consolato Generale del Giappone provides consular services to Japanese nationals residing in Northern Italy and offers visa support to foreign residents. It is also committed to promoting economic, cultural, and tourism relations between Japan and the region.