Nichinichi Our Rice Field

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Nichinichi
Label Name:
 
Our Rice Field
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Brewed in Fushimi (Kyoto); rice from Saido/Akitsu, Tojo, Hyogo.
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Yamada Nishiki
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
well-regarded by retailers and enthusiasts with positive tasting notes (

Tasting Note
Crystalline and elegant with muscat/melon and gentle citrus notes, light sweetness, soft umami, and a clean, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Sushi/sashimi, tempura, kaiseki, grilled white fish, oysters/ceviche, light salads, roasted chicken, yakitori, steamed fish (Asian and Western pairings).

Production Method
Junmai Ginjo-style; kimoto fermentation and namachozo (cold-stored/lightly pasteurized) using rice grown in the producer's own fields.

Vineyard Info
Nichi Nichi (日日醸造), founded by Hidehiko Matsumoto in Fushimi, Kyoto; small-batch brewery cultivating Yamada Nishiki in Saido (Akitsu), Hyogo for limited-release flagship sake.