Kunimare Ginjo
国稀 吟醸酒Kunimare — Kunimare Shuzo, Hokkaido
A fruity aroma and a light, crisp taste
Specifications
- Type
- Ginjo
- Rice
- Yamada Nishiki
- Rice polishing ratio
- 50%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15–16%
- Sake meter value
- +4
- Acidity
- 1.4
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The ginjo classification, 50% polishing, and the description of fruity aroma and a light, smooth palate place this in the aromatic and light kun category. SMV +4 with low acidity of 1.4 suggests a mildly dry, soft sweetness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Founded in 1877 (Meiji 15), Kunimare Sake Brewery is Japan's northernmost sake brewery. It brews with clear water drawn from the Shokanbetsu mountain range in the bitterly cold Hokkaido, and with Yamada Nishiki (a sake-brewing rice variety). The rice is polished to 50%, and this Ginjo sake is carefully brewed at low temperatures. It has a fruity aroma and a light, smooth taste.
The flagship of Kunimare, the northernmost sake brewery in Japan. Rich yet clean, with a smooth finish.
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