Japanese Sake List
Information on hundreds of Sakes, including photos of bottles, spec sheets, and brewery information
Uzume Tennyo no Mai Junmai Ginjo
Uzume Tennyo no Mai Junmai Ginjo
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Kaminoho
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
Brewery Location: Mie
Food Pairings: Sashimi, sushi and other light flavored Japanese dishes
Tasting Notes: Uzume Tennyo no Mai (meaning "the dance of the celestial maiden"), is a semi-sweet sake with subtle flower and grain aroma, a plush, velvety mouthfeel, a heady flavor and long finish that is best enjoyed chilled alongside light Japanese flavors.
Size: 720ml
Location: NY NJ Distribution
Brewery: Ito Shuzo
Founded: 1847
Profile: The brewery is located in the city of Sakura in Mie Prefecture, where the water of the Suzuka Mountain range flows. This water is one of Japan's "100 Remarkable Conserved Water Sources" which are protected and rationed out by the Japanese government. They use this water to brew all of their sake, lending it a soft and distinct texture. The brewery then selects local ingredients, and have strict quality control systems in place to ensure the sake they brew in their 100+ year-old building is safe and delicious. Using traditional techniques pass down through generations, they make flavorful sake.
