Kitanosho Ginjo Echizen
北の庄 吟醸 越前Kitanosho — Funaki Shuzo, Fukui
Fresh pear and green bamboo notes in a soft, clean, dry Ginjo.
Specifications
- Type
- Ginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 55%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15–16%
- Sake meter value
- +5
- Acidity
- 1.4
Flavor profile Kun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The description cites pear and green bamboo notes, and an SMV of +5 with acidity of 1.4 points to a dry, light, clean body. Ginjo brewing at 55% polishing supports a fruity, aromatic profile, placing it in the kun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Echizen was chosen as the name to represent Fukui, as this sake pairs well with chirinabe (a Japanese hot pot of fish and vegetables) and other dishes.
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