Azuma Rikishi: Junmai Ginjyo
English: Eastern Sumo Wrestler
Background
Azuma Rikishi Junmai Ginjyo is brewed from Gohyakumangoku sake rice. It is a Cave-Aged sake that is charcoal filtered only once prior to bottling to produce a mellow, moderately fruit-forward, . It has a subdued brightness, a mildly fruit-forward moderate body with a sharper finish.
Special Characteristics
Moderately Fruit-Forward & Balanced
Rice Variety: Gohyakumangoku
Sake Meter Value: 0.0
Milling: 55%
Alcohol By Volume: 14 - 16 %
Preferred Serving Temperature:
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| On-The-Rocks | Chilled | Room Temp | Warm | Hot |
Recommended Serving Vessels: Stemware, Sake Glass, Sake Cup, Masu
Available Sizes
300 mL
720 mL
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Region: Kanto
Prefecture: Tochigi
Taste Profile
Tasting Notes
Very pale straw color. The nose offers an ideal balance of fruit and grain/rice with hints of red apple skins and river stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a silky fruit driven core with delicate mineral and hints of yeast. Ideally balanced with great length.
Shimazaki Shuzo
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