NIIGATA・Murakami city
Shimeharitsuru Jun
しめはりつる じゅん ／ Shimeharitsuru Jun
Junmai
Ginjo
The Shimeharitsuru series is produced by a brewery that has been around for 200 years. The brewery pioneered junmai-shu production in Japan with Jun in the 1970s. Since its establishment, the brewery has placed the utmost value on product quality, and accordingly, this sake is made with sincere approach to sake brewing and the expertise in junmai-shu production gained over many years. Having been ranked first for 22 consecutive years in the Japan-wide Sake Popularity Ranking, this is a junmai-shu that represents Japan.
- Sake brewery
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宮尾酒造株式会社
- MIYAO SAKE BREWING CO.,LTD -
Flavor profile
Recommended temperature
chilled
room temperature
Heated
Sake vessels
A bowl-shaped sake cup is recommended to bring out the sake's umami and sweetness. Earthenware and porcelain cups match well, too.
Food pairing
Characterized by the well-balanced structure and the crisp aftertaste, this sake pairs well with any dish.
If asked for specific dish recommendations, however, sushi and sashimi go well with the subtle nature of the sake.
Sake profile
| Prefecture | NIIGATA |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Murakami city |
| Type of sake | Junmai Ginjo |
| Ingredients | rice , rice koji |
| Sake rice | 100% Gohyakumangoku sake rice (五百万石 100%) |
| Location of sake rice production | Niigata prefecture |
| brewing water | The underground water of the Asahi Mountain Range (soft water) |
| Rice polishing ratio | 50% |
| Acl / Vol. | 15.0% |
| NihonshudoSake meter value | +2.0 |
| Flavor | Neutral |
Type of sake
Rice polishing ratio
50% or lower
Rice polishing ratio
60% or lower
Rice polishing ratio
70% or lower
Rice polishing ratio
80% or lower
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