Dewazakura 1892 - Yamagata Yamadanishiki Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo 720ml

Dewazakura 1892 - Yamagata Yamadanishiki Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo 720ml

$82.00
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Variety

Sake

Size

720ml

Country

Japan

Region

Kansai

Description

Kimoto refers to the traditional method used to make this sake. Top quality Yamadanishiki rice from Hyogo Prefecture 100% was used. This sake has pale light golden colour with stone fruit tone on nose. Medium body with creamy mouth coating feeling and complexity. Apricot, yellow flower and fruit sweetness, with beautiful balance between subtle acidity and fruitiness. Long soft finish.

The Dewazakura Sake Brewery was established in 1892. It is located in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, a small town of 60,000 residents located 300 kilometres north of Tokyo. Situated in the Yamagata Basin and surrounded by high mountains, Tendo City is hot in summer, often exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, and in winter can receive considerable snowfall, often exceeding one meter in depth. These natural features, including the climate, have made the region a major production centre of rice, fruits and other products. The Nakano’s, the founders of Dewazakura, were originally major landowners in the region. Since its foundation, Dewazakura has been committed to quality, the top priority for the brewery.

Dewazakura have developed their own rice suited to their region, and this is known as Dewa Sansan, which they use for a selection of their sake. They have also developed special yeast to suit the climate. Dewazakura are known for their distinctive 'fragrant' sake, which can be attributed to their yeast selection as well as their low temperature fermentation techniques. Like many producers, Dewazakura also use rice from outside their region, sourcing Yamadanishiki rice from Hyogo. Dewazakura are considered one of the industry leaders in innovation, and were largely responsible for the Ginjo ‘boom’ in Japan in the early 1980’s. Notes by Importer.

Region: Kansai

Prefecture: Hyogo

Rice Variety: Yamadanishiki

Polishing Ratio: 48% remaining

Serve chilled or room temperature.