Hakurakusei Hiryu Junmai Daiginjo

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Hakurakusei
Label Name:
 
Hiryu Junmai Daiginjo
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Miyagi Prefecture
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Rice (Omachi)
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Gold — Kura Master 2020 (Junmai Daiginjo category, “Hiryu”); Silver — U. S. National Sake Appraisal 2022 (Junmai Daiginjo)

Tasting Note
Delicate, light-bodied Junmai Daiginjo with aromas of banana, melon and pineapple, bright citrus acidity, subtle rice umami and a clean, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, seafood pasta, grilled scallops, ceviche, creamy fish dishes. Asian: sushi, sashimi, tempura, shabu-shabu, Chinese steamed fish, light yakimono.

Production Method
Junmai Daiginjo: highly polished Omachi rice (~40%), slow low-temperature fermentation with koji; no added brewer's alcohol.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Niizawa Brewery (maker of Hakurakusei), founded 1873; known for food-friendly, precise sakes and multiple international awards.