The story of Gas Vari:

Gas Vari was born from the culinary journey of Chef Koji Fukaya—a visionary who left Japan to study at the prestigious Luis Irizar Cooking School in San Sebastián, a cornerstone of New Basque Cuisine. After over 25 years immersed in the Spanish gastronomic scene, he returned to his hometown of Hakodate to open Restaurant Vasque: a celebration of Basque cuisine elevated by Japanese ingredients.

Wanting a sake that could harmonize with the full spectrum of his menu—from delicate seafood to rich meats—Chef Fukaya turned to the closest brewery, Rokka Shuzo in Aomori, with a simple yet ambitious request: create a sake that pairs with everything. The result was Gas Vari—a name derived from the Spanish phrase “Gastronomía Variada,” meaning “varied gastronomy.”

Originally produced in a limited batch of just 1,000 bottles for exclusive use at Restaurant Vasque and select distribution in Ibiza, Gas Vari has grown into a bridge between two culinary worlds. Thanks to the partnership with Sake&Co, Rokka Shuzo now brings its full range of artisan sake to Spain under the Gas Vari label.

Driven by Rosa’s mission to expand sake’s role beyond sushi pairings and into the heart of Mediterranean cuisine, Gas Vari now includes three unique expressions:

• Gas Vari Junmai

• Gas Vari Tokubetsu Junmai Karakuchi (super dry)

• Gas Vari Junmai Ginjo

All crafted in Aomori by Rokka Shuzo, these are Torai sake—sakes made with locally sourced rice, water, and yeast—authentic, versatile, and ready to redefine how sake is enjoyed in Spain.

Gas Vari Junmai is a clean, softly textured sake brewed by Rokka Shuzo in Aomori, originally crafted for Chef Koji Fukaya’s Basque-Japanese restaurant. Using locally grown rice and pure water from the Hakkōda mountains, it strikes a beautiful balance between gentle umami, mild acidity, and a smooth, dry finish. Its understated complexity makes it ideal across a wide range of cuisines—just as Chef Fukaya intended.

Suggestions

Perfect with any kind of tapas, grilled octopus and paprika potatoes, or a soft sheep’s cheese with crusty bread

Alcohol content

15%

Serve Temperature

2-10ºC