Hakurakusei Atago No Sakura Junmai Daiginjo

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Hakurakusei
Label Name:
 
Atago No Sakura Junmai Daiginjo
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Miyagi Prefecture (Niizawa / Hakurakusei)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
5-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Niizawa (Hakurakusei / Atago labels) regularly wins international sake medals (U. S. National Sake Appraisal, Kura Master, Milano Sake Challenge and others); Atago series has appeared in these competitions

Tasting Note
Delicate, floral sakura and melon aromas with hints of banana and pineapple. Light, crisp palate with balanced acidity and a gently sweet finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, ceviche, creamy seafood pasta, cured meats; Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, lightly seasoned yakitori, steamed fish.

Production Method
Junmai Daiginjo: highly polished sake rice (~40% remaining), slow low-temperature fermentation, pure rice-only (no added brewer’s alcohol), cold storage and bottle-chilled.

Vineyard Info
Brewed by Niizawa Jozoten (Hakurakusei), founded 1873 in Miyagi. Known for food-friendly, elegant sake and multiple international competition medals under its Hakurakusei/Atago labels.