Wine and Sake comparison By japansaketour_78u1nnPosted December 29, 2023 Sake's color reflecting the light Sake has Umami and no tannin This makes easier various food. and it can be egg and asparagas Sake has higher alcohol Multiple fomentation allows sake to keep raising the percentage of alcohol. As the result, it can raise up to 20%. Fruity aromas comes from fermentation , not Japanese sake is basically sweeter than wine. There is none of sweet as the rice has no sugar but starch.