Isojiman Tokubetsu Honjozo Tokusen

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Isojiman
Label Name:
 
Tokubetsu Honjozo Tokusen
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture
Volume:
 
1800ml
ABV:
 
15.5%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Isojiman producer has won multiple international awards (IWC golds) and was served at the 2008 G8 Toyako Summit

Tasting Note
Dry, medium-bodied Tokubetsu Honjozo with pear and green-apple ginjo aromas, steamed-rice and light toasted-nut flavors, gentle umami/saline minerality and a clean, food-friendly finish.

Food Pairing
Sushi, sashimi, tempura, grilled or salt-crusted fish, oysters; Western: grilled chicken, light seafood pasta, salads; Asian: yakitori, teriyaki, steamed fish, mild Korean BBQ.

Production Method
Brewed from 100% Yamada Nishiki (Tojo), polished ~55–60%. Made as a Honjozo with a small addition of distilled brewer's alcohol, slow low-temperature fermentation using Oigawa spring water, then chilled and pasteurized before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Isojiman Shuzo (磯自慢), founded in Yaizu (est. 1830), Shizuoka. Renowned for premium Yamada Nishiki sakes, long koji cultivation and emphasis on ginjo aromatics and seafood-friendly profiles.