Sakehitosuji Junmai Daiginjo Akiwaomachi Gold

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Sakehitosuji
Label Name:
 
Junmai Daiginjo Akiwaomachi Gold
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Akaiwa, Okayama Prefecture (Chugoku)
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
16%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
5-10°C

Awards/Ratings
International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2019 — Gold & Trophy (Junmai Daiginjo/Junmai Ginjo categories); Kura Master 2019 — Junmai Daiginjo Gold (producer/series awards reported)

Tasting Note
Rice-forward Junmai Daiginjo showcasing Akaiwa Omachi: ripe melon, white pear, toasted rice, delicate florals and sea-salt minerality. Silky, elegant texture with a dry backbone, gentle umami and a long, clean finish.

Food Pairing
Sashimi, sushi, seared scallops, tempura, grilled mackerel, teriyaki chicken, pork shabu-shabu; Western: ceviche, fresh goat cheese, prosciutto, light seafood carpaccio.

Production Method
Junmai Daiginjo brewed from Akaiwa Omachi rice polished to ~38%; low-temperature, multi-stage fermentation in small batches; typically pasteurized once and lightly filtered.

Vineyard Info
Toshimori Shuzo (brand: Sakehitosuji), founded 1868 in Akaiwa, Okayama. Credited with reviving Akaiwa Omachi rice and producing small-batch, rice-driven premium sake.