Nechi Junmai Ginjo 1st Grade Koshitanrei 2021

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Nechi
Label Name:
 
Junmai Ginjo 1st Grade Koshitanrei
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Nechi Valley, Itoigawa, Niigata Prefecture
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
16%
Grape(s):
 
Koshitanrei (越淡麗)
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-15°C

Awards/Ratings
g. , Sake No Jin)

Tasting Note
Delicate, clean and floral with notes of pear, white peach and steamed rice; soft umami mid-palate and a bright, slightly saline finish. Lightly aromatic and off-dry.

Food Pairing
Sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled white fish, smoked salmon, prosciutto, roast chicken, creamy cheeses; Asian: sashimi, yakitori, gyoza, lightly spiced Thai or Sichuan dishes, tempura udon.

Production Method
Junmai Ginjo made from 100% Koshitanrei rice (estate/Nechi-grown), rice polished ~55%, small-batch brewery techniques emphasizing local spring water and careful low-temperature fermentation.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Watanabe Shuzoten (Nechi brand), a Nechi Valley brewery that farms estate rice and has brewed in the region since the 19th century (est. 1868). Focus on terroir-driven, single-field sakes.