Hakurakusei Junmai Daiginjo Special a Ranked 29%

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Hakurakusei
Label Name:
 
Junmai Daiginjo Special a Ranked 29%
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Miyagi Prefecture (Niizawa Brewery - Osaki / Kawasaki)
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
15%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
5-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Kura Master Gold (2020); Oriental Sake Awards Gold (2023); Milano Sake Challenge Platinum (2022/2023); U. S. National Sake Appraisal Gold (2022), Silver (2023); Wine Glass Awards Gold (2023)

Tasting Note
Elegant Junmai Daiginjo with aromas of melon, banana and Shine Muscat; soft, gentle sweetness up front, bright citrusy acidity and a clean, crisp finish. Silky, food-friendly and refined.

Food Pairing
Raw oysters, sashimi, sushi, white fish ceviche, seafood pasta, vichyssoise, smoked cheeses, tempura, steamed shellfish, Chinese-style steamed prawns, light salads.

Production Method
Junmai Daiginjo brewed from Yamada Nishiki (Tojo/Akitsu) polished to 29%. Slow, low-temperature fermentation using Mt. Zao water, careful pressing and cold storage; no added brewers alcohol.

Vineyard Info
Niizawa Brewery (Niizawa Shuzo), founded 1873; launched the Hakurakusei brand in 2002. Known for food-focused, high-precision brewing and international award wins.