Hatsusakura (Wakayama) Junmai sake
初桜（和歌山県） 純米酒Hatsusakura — Hatsusakura Shuzo, Wakayama
A sake with a distinctive character on the palate.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 60%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15–16%
- Sake meter value
- +3
- Acidity
- 2
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The description cites rich koku and a refreshing finish for this 60% polished junmai, and SMV +3 with acidity 2.0 point to restrained aroma, full body and a fairly dry profile.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Katsuragi-cho, Itogun, Wakayama Prefecture. This is our hometown. Along the Kino River, on the northern foot of Mount Koya, with the underground water of the Katsuragi mountain range. The sake rice grown with that water, and the traditional koji. Everything was brewed using only ingredients from here, Kishu Wakayama. Hatsusakura Junmai has a rich, full-bodied depth (koku) typical of junmai, and a refreshing finish.
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