Japanese Sake List
Information on hundreds of Sakes, including photos of bottles, spec sheets, and brewery information
Nanbu Bijin Green Label Junmai Ginjo
Nanbu Bijin Green Label Junmai Ginjo
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Miyama Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
Brewery Location: Iwate
Food Pairings: Sashimi, Sardines, Rich Fish (fishy or fatty), Pork, Motsuni, Stewed Tomatoes, Rosemary, Leafy Vegetables, Root Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Fruit Sauces.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of fresh citrus, ripe fruits, medicinal herbs, and charming florals transport you to a Farmer’s Market. This sake carries a velvety texture alongside the gentle sweetness and umami of rice. Hints of green, herbaceous, and peppery notes peek out on the palate. The sharp, clean finish and savory notes make this sake extremely compatible with food pairings! From fruits to fish, this sake will be your go-to for meals.
Size: 720ml
Location: CA Distribution
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Founded: 1902
Profile: The brewery was established in 1902, and the Nanbu Bijin brand name came to be in 1951. The Iwate area used to be called Nanbu (South), and is a place rich with nature, abundant water and fertile soil. In Japan, most breweries of the time made quite rough, inelegant, sweet sake, but this brewery wanted to make clean & beautiful sake like a fair southern maiden. Hence, the name Nanbu Bijin, or Southern Beauty.
