Tanakarokugo Junmai Nama

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Tanakarokugo
Label Name:
 
Junmai Nama
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Yamadanishiki
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Positively reviewed by UrbanSake and SakeNoWa; (Shiraito Shuzo's SHIRAITO 35 won Gold at Japan National New Sake Competition. )

Tasting Note
Fresh, lively aroma of cantaloupe, green apple and rice. Bright acidity with soft umami, medium body and a clean, slightly creamy finish. Refreshing and food-friendly.

Food Pairing
Sashimi, sushi, tempura, grilled white fish, yakitori, miso-glazed dishes; Western: roasted chicken, creamy cheeses, seafood pasta, charcuterie; spicy Asian dishes like Thai or Sichuan to balance acidity.

Production Method
Junmai (no added alcohol), unpasteurized (nama). Rice milled to 65% (Yamada Nishiki) and traditionally pressed using the brewery's haneki/hanegi method.

Vineyard Info
Brewed by Shiraito Shuzo (Tanaka family) in Itoshima. Family-run brewery with long history; Tanaka Rokujugo is the young-generation brand emphasizing local rice and traditional pressing.