• Sawahime Shimotsuke Junmai Daiginjo (720ml)
  • Sawahime Shimotsuke Junmai Daiginjo (720ml)

Sawahime Shimotsuke Junmai Daiginjo (720ml) 澤姫 下野純米大吟醸

93 points given by the Robert Parker Wine Advocate, the aromatics are bold and beautiful. Masterful brewing techniques achieve amazing balance where the sweet fruit-driven notes are countered with perfectly pitched acidity and immense clarity on the finish.

ロバート・パーカーが創刊した「ワイン・アドヴォケイト」誌で93点という高得点を獲得した日本酒です。栃木県の旧称、「下野(しもつけ)」を冠したこのお酒は、まさに洗練されたお米の芸術品。米、酵母、仕込水、すべて栃木県の厳選素材にこだわりつくして醸し、香り高く優しい口当たりの純米大吟醸酒に仕上がっています。

style
floral and fruity
availability
year round
on the palate
sweet rice fig and umami
on the nose
peach and apricot
RPR (Rice Polishing Ratio)
40%
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Named Shimotsuke after the original name for Tochigi, this sake is a true expression of all that is exceptional with Tochigi sake, a recipient of multiple awards such as the Grand Gold Medal at the Fine Sake Awards of 2017.

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Characteristics特徴

Prefecture
tochigi
Rice
gohyakumangoku
Alcohol
15%
SMV (Sake Meter Value)
+2
Acidity
1.5
Water Source
subsoil water from kinugawa river
Yeast
tochigi kobo

How to enjoy楽しみ方

Recommended pairings
spicy fare | peking duck
Serving temperature
11°-16°
Serving vessels
white wine glass

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Known as the birthplace of Sake in Japan, Mount Miwa in Nara Prefecture has been home to Imanishi Brewery since 1660. Not only is Mount Miwa thought to be the birthplace of sake in Japan, it is also thought to have been bestowed with the art of sake brewing by god.