This won gold award at the Fine Sake Award Japan 2018 (wineglass sake).
It uses Gohyakumangoku sake rice, which was locally harvested in the Gifu prefecture, and underground water from the Kiso River, which was pumped from the brewery's well.
It's got an elegant fragrance and smooth texture. It has a good balance of gentle sweetness and umami, with clean aftertaste.
chilled
room temperature
Heated
A glass that widens at the rim is recommended in order to maximize the fragrance.
White fish sashimi, salt-grilled ayu (sweetfish), mountain vegetable tempura, seafood carpaccio, sake-steamed scallops, rice noodle salad, fresh spring rolls, happosai (combination stir fry), and white fish mousse.
| Prefecture | GIFU |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Minokamo city |
| Type of sake | Junmai Daiginjo |
| Ingredients | rice , rice koji |
| Sake rice | Gohyakumangoku (五百万石) |
| Location of sake rice production | Ena city, Gifu prefecture |
| brewing water | The Kiso River's underground water (medium soft water) |
| Rice polishing ratio | 45% |
| Acl / Vol. | 16% |
| NihonshudoSake meter value | +3.0 |
| Flavor | Slightly dry |
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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