• Izumibashi Sakura Usunigori Junmai Ginjo (720ml)
  • Izumibashi Sakura Usunigori Junmai Ginjo (720ml)

Izumibashi Sakura Usunigori Junmai Ginjo (720ml) 泉橋 桜うすにごり純米吟醸

Usunigori Sakes captures the essence & spirit of spring; slightly hazy as the brewer allows fine lees to be bottled, capturing the imagery of melted snow. The soft delicate textures of steamed rice with moderate umami, a stylistic nuance that Izumibashi is renowned for.

春限定、桜色仕様の「とんぼラベル」のうすにごり酒。しぼりたてのまま瓶詰めし、爽快感を残す一回火入れです。蒸し米のような柔らかで繊細な質感と適度な旨味は、いづみ橋が得意とするスタイル。厚みのある口当たりと柔らかな旨味をお楽しみください。

style
floral and fruity
availability
seasonal (Spring Release)
on the palate
viscous with rounded umami
on the nose
orange blossom and rice cake
RPR (Rice Polishing Ratio)
58%
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Only once pasteurised to preserve the freshness of the brew while the mouthfeel is viscous and round with well developed umami on the palate.

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Characteristics特徴

Prefecture
kanagawa
Rice
yamadanishiki
Alcohol
16%
SMV (Sake Meter Value)
unpublished
Acidity
unpublished
Water Source
subsoil water from brewery-owned well originating at mt. tanzawa
Yeast
proprietary

How to enjoy楽しみ方

Recommended pairings
yakitori | pan seared fish
Serving temperature
10°-15°
Serving vessels
nousaku gold leaf cup

Izumibashi Shuzo泉橋酒造

Izumibashi has been heavily instrumental in the elevation of local farmers and continues to maintain a strong commitment to preserving the natural environment through low pesticide and non chemical fertilizer usage. Half of their total sake production is by the process of Kimoto, a time consuming and extremely hands-on brewing method requiring precise temperature control to propagate natural lactic acid. Each step taken to create a bottle of Izumibashi sake is extensive, displaying their dedication to making high quality sake with the highest quality ingredients with the most attentive brewing techniques.