Toyobijin Junmai Daiginjo Ichiban Matoi

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Toyobijin
Label Name:
 
Junmai Daiginjo Ichiban Matoi
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Yamaguchi Prefecture (Hagi)
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
16%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
5-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Served at high‑level events (Japan‑Russia summit) and selected for JAL/ANA international service; noted in international sake competitions

Tasting Note
Aromatic Junmai Daiginjo with notes of strawberry, ripe melon and papaya, soft rice sweetness and umami, light acidity and a smooth, off‑dry finish. Medium‑full texture with elegant, persistent fruit and floral tones.

Food Pairing
Western: seared white fish, ham & melon, camembert, grilled vegetables. Asian: sashimi, tempura, lightly grilled fish, yakitori (chicken), ponzu salads, shellfish and sushi.

Production Method
Junmai Daiginjo brewed from Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 40%. Made with in‑house yeast, traditional multiple‑parallel fermentation, cold conditioning and light filtration for clarity and aromatic lift.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Sumikawa Shuzō (Toyobijin), founded 1921 in Hagi, Yamaguchi. Toyobijin is the brewery's flagship label, known for fruit‑forward, refined daiginjo expressions and international recognition.