Zaku Junmai Ginjo Megumi No Tomo

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Zaku
Label Name:
 
Junmai Ginjo Megumi No Tomo
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Suzuka, Mie Prefecture
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
7-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Sake Competition 2018 – 1st place (Junmai Ginjo); U. S. National Sake Appraisal 2016 – Gold; Kura Master 2022 – Gold; Zaku served at G7 Summit 2016 banquet

Tasting Note
Delicate floral aroma with pear and melon notes, steamed rice umami, smooth mellow sweetness, lively acidity and a crisp, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, salads, burrata with tomatoes, wild mushroom tart, spaghetti vongole. Asian: sashimi, sushi, tempura, firefly squid with vinegared miso, yakitori, grilled vegetables.

Production Method
Junmai Ginjo: rice polished to ~60%, small-batch low-temperature fermentation with koji; no added brewing alcohol.

Vineyard Info
Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten (est. 1869), producer of the Zaku brand in Suzuka; known for pure Suzuka Mountains water and small-batch, food-friendly sakes.