Japanese Sake List
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Kikusui Funaguchi Sparkling Nama Genshu Cup
Kikusui Funaguchi Sparkling Nama Genshu Cup
Class: Futsushu
Style: Nama, Genshu, Sparkling
Rice: Gohyakumangoku
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 70%
Brewery Location: Niigata
Food Pairings: Prosciutto and Ham Dishes, Hard to Semi-Hard Cheese such as Gouda, Cheddar and Parmesan, Memphis-Style BBQ
Tasting Notes: An extra-rich Genshu (undiluted) sparkling sake, with powerfully refreshing Funaguchi flavor. Big playful bubbles meet bring Funaguchi's classic fruity aromas and juicy flavors to a brand-new level accompanied by refreshing carbonation. Enjoy this special sake by itself or alongside a meal in a champagne glass, on the rocks, and even mixed with fruits in a cocktail.
Size: 270ml
Location: NY NJ Distribution, CA Distribution
Brewery: Kikusui Sake Co. LTD.
Founded: 1881
Profile: With 130 years of history on their shoulders, the Kikusui Sake Company of Niigata prefecture built themselves up from the bottom. The name "Kikusui" is a reference to a Noh theatre play, wherein the dew (Sui) from the petals of chrysanthemums (Kiku) grant eternal life.
In 2004 they established the Kikusui Sake Research Institute in an effort to both raise the bar on the quality of their offerings and wrestle with concepts such as enjoyment of sake, and sake culture. They are proud to produce "Funaguchi" - Japan's first commercially available Nama (unpasteurized) sake.
