Brewery: Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Founded: 1844
With 171 years of history on their shoulders, Nakano Shuzo challenges every day by creating new flavors while also preserving their traditional skills and methods to meet a wide range of consumer's needs.
AICHI
This plush, velvety Nigori sake was previously a treat only available to individuals who could visit the Kunizakari Brewery. It has a calming and rustic flavor that is highly enjoyable chilled or on ice.
Food Pairings: Tuna Sashimi, Pork Tonkatsu with Miso Sauce, Katsuo no Tataki, Anago Tempura.
Class: Futsushu
Style: Nigori
Rice: N/A
Rice-Polishing Ratio: N/A
ABV: 14%
Size: 720ml, 200ml
This liqueur is made by mixing a luxurious amount of Japanese yuzu citrus juice into Junmai sake. It is characterized by a rich and mellow flavor with pronounced acidity.
Food Pairings: Fish dishes (white fish meuniere, fried fish)
Alcohol Base: Junmai Sake
Ingredients: Yuzu, Sugar
ABV: 7%
Size: 500ml
A sublime matcha liqueur made with green tea produced in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture. The liqueur features the aroma and the subtle bitterness of matcha in beautiful harmony with the Junmai sake base.
Food Pairings: Tempura, any desserts
Awards: Los Angeles International Wine Awards 2019 Flavored Sake BEST OF CLASS, GOLD MEDAL
Alcohol Base: Junmai Sake
Ingredients: Matcha, Sugar
ABV: 9%
Size: 500ml
Tasting Notes
A Junmai Ginjo sake produced by polishing Wakamizu sake rice from Aichi prefecture to 55% and carefully fermenting at a low temperature. Enjoy the splendid aroma unique to Ginjo sake created from yeast No.1801 and the rich umami imparted by the Wakamizu rice. An interesting contrast between aroma and palate that creates a lasting impression.
Overview
Food Pairings: Tempura, Sashimi.
Awards:
2020 - The U.S. National Sake Appraisal, Grand Prix Award
2020 - The Fine SAKE Award, Gold Medal
2020 - IWC, Silver Medal
2019 - Kura Master, Platinum Award
2019 - The Fine SAKE Award, Gold Medal
2018 - Kura Master, Platinum Award
2017 - The Fine SAKE Award, Grand Gold Medal
Specifications
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Wakamizu
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 55%
ABV: 15%
Size: 720ml, 300ml
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