Isojiman Junmai Daiginjo Furuke

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Isojiman
Label Name:
 
Junmai Daiginjo Furuke
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Shizuoka Prefecture (brewery in Yaizu); rice sourced from Tojo Akitsu Furuke, Hyogo Prefecture.
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
16.5%
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Sakenomy product listing rated 4. 0/5

Tasting Note
Delicate ginjo aroma of green apple, pear and melon; gently sweet on the palate with a clean, crisp, slightly acidic finish and a long, balanced aftertaste.

Food Pairing
Japanese: sashimi, sushi, tempura, steamed fish; Chinese: Cantonese steamed fish, light dim sum; Western: oysters, ceviche, smoked salmon, goat cheese, light pasta with cream or citrus sauces; grilled white fish and salads.

Production Method
Junmai Daiginjo made from 100% Tojo Akitsu Furuke Yamada Nishiki polished to 40%. Low-temperature ginjo fermentation using Isojiman yeast; pressed and bottled as junmai (no added alcohol).

Vineyard Info
Isojiman Shuzo (Isojiman Premium Sake Brewing Co.), based in Yaizu, Shizuoka, founded 1830; known for fruity ginjo-ka and terroir-designated blue-bottle single-plot rice series.