Nechi Junmai Ginjo 1st Grade Gohyakumangoku 2020

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Nechi
Label Name:
 
Junmai Ginjo 1st Grade Gohyakumangoku
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Nechi Valley, Itoigawa, Niigata Prefecture
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
16%
Grape(s):
 
Gohyakumangoku
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Producer won International Wine Challenge Champion SAKE (Nechi 2008)

Tasting Note
Clean, terroir-driven Junmai Ginjo with pear, white peach and citrus notes, gentle rice umami, soft minerality and balanced acidity. Medium-bodied, slightly off‑dry with a clean, medium-length finish.

Food Pairing
Sushi, sashimi, tempura, grilled white fish, oysters, ceviche, roast chicken, light goat or ricotta cheeses, miso‑glazed fish, yakitori, lightly spiced Asian stir‑fries.

Production Method
Junmai Ginjo: Nechi‑Valley Gohyakumangoku polished (~55%), low‑temperature multi‑stage fermentation, no added brewers’ alcohol; typically bottled after single pasteurization (瓶燗火入れ).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Watanabe Shuzoten (est. 1868). Family‑run ‘Domaine’ style: estate rice cultivation in Nechi Valley and in‑house sake production under the Nechi/根知男山 labels.