Kanenaka Kimoto Junmai Cho-karakuchi
カネナカ 生酛純米 超辛口Kanenaka — Nakajimaya Shuzojo, Yamaguchi
More than just crisp, with a rich body and bright acidity that reveals deeper umami the more you drink.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Yamada Nishiki
- Rice polishing ratio
- 60%
- Yeast
- Kyokai No. 7
- Alcohol
- 16%
- Sake meter value
- +15
- Acidity
- 1.7
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The SMV of +15 and the 超辛口 label with acidity of 1.7 point to a very dry, firm profile. The kimoto brewing and descriptions of 芳醇, 旨味 and コク suggest restrained aroma, a full umami-rich body and a rice-led character.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Released after about one and a half years of aging in the bottle, this Kimoto Junmai Cho-karakuchi is brewed with kimoto (traditional yeast-starter method). The kimoto method gives the acidity both softness and strength, and the aging draws out a mellow umami that harmonizes with it. It is not simply dry; it is also rich in umami. Within its dryness lies a gentle richness and a moderate acidity in good balance, combining strength with a clean finish. It is a Cho-karakuchi junmai sake. It can be enjoyed across a wide range of temperatures, from warmed (kan) to chilled, at room temperature, or lukewarm (nurukan).
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