Nichinichi Tamasakae

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Nichinichi
Label Name:
 
Tamasakae
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Fushimi, Kyoto
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Tamasakae (sake rice)
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-15°C

Awards/Ratings
positive retailer and specialist tasting notes

Tasting Note
Medium-dry and umami-driven. Aromas of green apple, pear and peach with floral notes (osmanthus, chrysanthemum) and rice flour; slight effervescence, soft acidity, pithy citrus bitterness and a clean, drying finish.

Food Pairing
Sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled white fish, lightly seasoned seafood (western: ceviche, goat cheese, roasted chicken; asian: kaiseki, kappō, yakitori, miso-glazed fish, light noodle dishes).

Production Method
Kimoto-style fermentation using Tamasakae rice; often released as namachozo (lightly pasteurized) or muroka/nama variations depending on bottling; moderate polishing and traditional craftsmanship.

Vineyard Info
Nichi Nichi Jozo (Nichi-Nichi) is a small Kyoto brewery founded by Hidehiko Matsumoto; craft-focused, trained at Shichihonyari/Tomita connections and sources Tamasakae rice from Shiga growers.