NIIGATA・Nagaoka city
Tsugu
つぐ ／ Tsugu
Junmai
Daiginjo
Fragrant yet deep flavor.
The aftertaste is like an illusion that lingers after an object's disappearance.
Each and every moment experienced by Koshiji, a sake town,
Quietly unfolds one at a time,
As if unveiling itself.
- Sake brewery
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朝日酒造株式会社
- ASAHI SHUZO -
Flavor profile
Recommended temperature
chilled
room temperature
Heated
Sake vessels
A glass that widens at the rim is recommended in order to maximize the fragrance.
Food pairing
Have it by itself and enjoy each drop. The fragrant yet deep flavor has an aftertaste like an illusion that lingers long after an object's disappearance.
Sake profile
| Prefecture | NIIGATA |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Nagaoka city |
| Type of sake | Junmai Daiginjo |
| Ingredients | rice , rice koji |
| Sake rice | Koshitanrei (越淡麗) |
| Location of sake rice production | Niigata prefecture |
| brewing water | Takaramizu water (soft water) |
| Rice polishing ratio | 35% |
| Acl / Vol. | 16% |
| NihonshudoSake meter value | ±0 |
| Flavor | Slightly dry |
Notes
Rice polishing ratio：35% (however, it is equivalent to about 20% when converting to traditional rice polishing ratio depending on protein content.)
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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