Tanakarokugo Tanaka X Senkin

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Tanakarokugo
Label Name:
 
Tanaka X Senkin
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Itoshima, Fukuoka (rice/brand); post-production by Senkin in Tochigi.
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
13%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
2
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Listed on Sakenomy with a 4. 0 user rating; commercially offered by retailers such as Watson's Wine

Tasting Note
Delicate cantaloupe/melon and white-flower aromas, crisp lively acidity, off-dry and light–medium body with a clean mineral finish. Fresh rice character and subtle sweetness.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled vegetables, creamy seafood pasta. Asian: sashimi, tempura, yakitori, stir-fried dishes with savory sauces; pairs with mildly spiced Chinese and Korean dishes.

Production Method
Itoshima Yamada Nishiki rice (organic) polished and koji by Shiraito Shuzo; preliminary work shipped to Senkin for post-fermentation and bottling. Low-ABV, natural-style handling.

Vineyard Info
Tanaka Rokujugo is a Shiraito Shuzo (Itoshima, Fukuoka) brand; Senkin Shuzo (Tochigi, est.1806) handled post-production in this crossover.