Zaku Junmai Daiginjo Miyabi No Tomo Nakadori

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Zaku
Label Name:
 
Junmai Daiginjo Miyabi No Tomo Nakadori
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Mie Prefecture (Suzuka)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
16%
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Kura Master 2019 – Platinum; Zaku served at G7 Summit 2016; Highly ranked internationally among top breweries

Tasting Note
Elegant, silky texture with floral (lilac/honeysuckle) and ripe pear, melon and green apple notes; subtle vanilla/almond, light rice umami and a clean, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Sashimi/sushi, scallops, salmon tartare, Dover sole with dill & lemon, Caprese, light seafood, tempura, Wagyu shabu-shabu, mild cheeses, steamed vegetables

Production Method
Junmai Daiginjo brewed from Yamada Nishiki polished to ~50%; only the ‘nakadori’ (middle) press used. Natural fermentation, no added distilled alcohol; often lightly aged.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten (Zaku), established 1869 in Suzuka; known for pure Suzuka Mountain water and artisanal small-batch brewing. Zaku has been served at international events