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竹葉 能登純米

Chikuha Noto Junmai

竹葉 能登純米

Chikuha — Kazuma Shuzo, Ishikawa

Brewed with the rice, water, and craftsmanship of Noto, this well-balanced junmai sake combines power with a smooth finish.

Specifications

Type
Junmai Shu
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
55%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
15–16%

Official website

Flavor profile Jun-shu

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RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven

DrySweet
LightFull

The 55% polishing ratio and junmai style point to a restrained, rice-led aroma, while the description of firm umami that still feels light and clean places it just on the rich side of center. Balanced sweetness and umami suggest a mid-level sweetness and richness.}

Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.

About

Aiming to be a 'Noto blessing sake' made entirely with ingredients from Noto, the brewery uses Yamada Nishiki grown under contract cultivation in Noto as its rice. Carefully crafted koji is used in brewing, and the sake is pressed after allowing only the flavorful surface layers of the rice to dissolve. It is a luxurious bottle. Sweetness, acidity, astringency, bitterness, and umami are in gentle harmony, so a single sip brings out all of these flavors. It is a junmai sake that sits comfortably alongside a meal. Although it has firm umami, its light and clean character has been well received by people who find rich sake difficult to enjoy, by those not yet familiar with sake, and by overseas drinkers. Within Kazuma Sake Brewery's lineup, it is a central presence that sets the tone of the brewery's flavor. For those new to Chikuha, the brewery recommends starting with 'Chikuha Noto Junmai.'

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