Nichinichi Tsukihi

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Nichinichi
Label Name:
 
Tsukihi
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Kyoto (Fushimi)
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
12%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Producer and product details reported on Sakenowa and specialist retailers

Tasting Note
Delicate white-peach and citrus aromatics with subtle steamed-rice umami, light effervescence, silky texture, bright acidity and a clean, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled white fish, lightly seasoned yakitori, oysters, ceviche, goat cheese, fresh salads, Japanese kaiseki and miso-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Kimoto-style starter with ultra-low-temperature fermentation and namachozo (lightly pasteurized/stored cold); small-batch, slightly effervescent craft sake production.

Vineyard Info
Nichinichi (Nichinichi Jozo), a small Fushimi, Kyoto brewery founded by Hidehiko Matsumoto; focused on kimoto techniques and ultra-low-temp fermentations for elegant, low-ABV sakes.