NIIGATA・Murakami city
Shimeharitsuru Junmai Ginjo Yamada Nishiki
しめはりつる じゅんまいぎんじょう やまだにしき ／ Shimeharitsuru Junmai-Ginjo Yamadanishiki
Junmai
Ginjo
The Shimeharitsuru series is produced by a brewery that has been around for 200 years. The brewery pioneered junmai-shu production in Japan in the 1970s. Since its establishment, the brewery has placed the utmost value on product quality, and accordingly, the series is made with sincere approach to sake brewing and the expertise in junmai-shu production gained over many years. Made with 100% Yamada Nishiki sake rice, this sake is characterized by a mild ginjo aroma and rich, multi-layered palate.
- Sake brewery
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宮尾酒造株式会社
- MIYAO SAKE BREWING CO.,LTD -
Flavor profile
Recommended temperature
chilled
room temperature
Heated
Sake vessels
A bowl-shaped sake cup is recommended to bring out the sake's umami and sweetness. Earthenware and porcelain cups match well, too.
Food pairing
Characterized by the well-balanced structure and the rich, multi-layered palate, this sake pairs well with any dish. It goes especially well with boldly flavored dishes.
Sake profile
| Prefecture | NIIGATA |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Murakami city |
| Type of sake | Junmai Ginjo |
| Ingredients | rice , rice koji |
| Sake rice | 100% Yamada Nishiki sake rice (山田錦 100%) |
| Location of sake rice production | Hyogo and Shiga prefectures |
| brewing water | The underground water of the Asahi Mountain Range (soft water) |
| Rice polishing ratio | 50% |
| Acl / Vol. | 16.0% |
| NihonshudoSake meter value | +1.5 |
| Flavor | Slightly sweet |
Type of sake
Rice polishing ratio
50% or lower
Rice polishing ratio
60% or lower
Rice polishing ratio
70% or lower
Rice polishing ratio
80% or lower
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