Enasan Junmai Daiginjo

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Enasan
Label Name:
 
Junmai Daiginjo
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
16%
Grape(s):
 
Yamada Nishiki rice
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
5-10°C

Awards/Ratings
IWC (International Wine Challenge) SAKE 2018 — Junmai Daiginjo Silver

Tasting Note
Delicate, floral Junmai Daiginjo with notes of melon, pear and white flower; silky, clean mouthfeel and a gentle, fruity finish with light umami.

Food Pairing
Sushi and sashimi, tempura, steamed white fish, grilled vegetables, chicken teriyaki, mild cheeses (Brie, Camembert), salads with citrus dressing, Asian seafood hotpots.

Production Method
Junmai Daiginjo made from Yamada Nishiki polished to ~40%; slow cool fermentation (~40 days), no added alcohol, cold-pressed and chilled before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Hazama Shuzo (Enasan) is a family brewery in Nakatsugawa, Gifu, founded in the Edo period; uses Mount Ena spring water and focuses on pure, food-friendly junmai expressions.