Nechi Junmai Ginjo 1st Grade Koshitanrei 2019

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Nechi
Label Name:
 
Junmai Ginjo 1st Grade Koshitanrei
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Niigata (Nechi Valley, Itoigawa)
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
16%
Grape(s):
 
Koshitanrei (越淡麗)
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Nechi (brand) won the IWC SAKE Champion with Nechi 2008; Specific 2019 vintage listings note small-batch, premium positioning and

Tasting Note
Delicate white-pear and rice aroma with subtle floral and yogurt notes. Medium-bodied, umami-rich, gentle off-dry sweetness and clean mineral finish; long, vinous aftertaste.

Food Pairing
Sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled white fish, roasted chicken, creamy cheeses (Western); yakitori, lightly seasoned Chinese steamed fish, Korean grilled seafood, garlic shrimp/pasta (fusion).

Production Method
Junmai Ginjo made from estate-grown Koshitanrei polished to 55%; small-batch, vintage-labeled, minimal filtration and a single bottle pasteurization (瓶燗火入れ).

Vineyard Info
Watanabe Sake Brewery (Nechi/Otokoyama) practices estate rice cultivation since 2003 and produces vintage, single‑field sakes from Nechi Valley; brewery founded in 1868.