Noguchi Naohiko Aiyama Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu 2018

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Noguchi Naohiko
Label Name:
 
Aiyama Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Ishikawa Prefecture
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
19%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-16°C

Awards/Ratings
No specific international awards located for this 2018 bottling. Producer Noguchi Naohiko is highly decorated (many national awards) and the Aiyama Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu (2018) details and reviews are documented by retailers and specialist reviewers (see sources)

Tasting Note
Bright strawberry and creamy yogurt aromatics with toasted rice, roasted nuts and sea-salt minerality. Rich, umami-driven palate with creamy texture, citrus lift and long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: duck confit, roasted game, uni or carbonara pasta, aged cheeses (blue, chèvre). Asian: unagi, yakitori, tempura, grilled mackerel, miso-marinated dishes and rich seafood.

Production Method
Made by traditional Yamahai fermentation; muroka (unfiltered), nama (unpasteurized) and genshu (undiluted). Brewed from Aiyama rice polished to ~55% using natural lactic-acid starter and extended maturation.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute, founded by master toji Naohiko Noguchi (est. 2017). Known for reviving Yamahai techniques and a long award-winning brewing career.