Kakurei Junmai Ginjo

Bringing out the best of rice itself, light soft and fresh. Hints of ginjo aroma with gentle round umami.

Produced by Aoki Shuzo, Niigata Japan
AOKI SHUZO, is located in Uonuma city, Niigata prefecture, known as one of the snowiest regions in Japan. Established since 1717, we have been brewing Sake continuously for over 300 years. Our signature brand KAKUREI, and other Sakes are produced by various benefits of the snow country, and skilled Echigo-Toji, the master brewers. While Niigata prefecture is famous for Tanrei-Karakuchi, the light, elegant and dry Sake style, we are aiming to create Tanrei-Umakuchi, remaining the pure umami of Sake-rice, handing down our original recipe to the next 100 years.

Name: Kakurei Junmai Ginjo

Size: 720ml

Class: Junmai Ginjo

Rice: Koshitanrei

Rice-Polishing Ratio: 55%

SMV: +0.5 (medium dry)

Acidity: 1.4

Alc.Vol.: 15%

Brewery Location: Minamiuonuma, Niigata Japan

Serving Suggestions: Chilled or luke warm

Food Pairings: Sashimi, sushi, grilled fish, grilled meat.

Tasting Notes: Bringing out the best of rice itself, light soft and fresh. Hints of ginjo aroma with gentle round umami.