松の花 西近江路

Matsunohana Nishiomiji

松の花 西近江路

Matsunohana — Kawashima Shuzo, Shiga

Sake as art, drawing out the umami from the heart of the rice alone.

Specifications

Type
Junmai Daiginjo
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
40%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
16–16.9%
Sake meter value
+3
Acidity
1.4

Official website

Flavor profile Kun-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Kun-shu — aromatic and light

DrySweet
LightFull

The 40% polishing ratio, SMV +3 and acidity of 1.4, together with the description's emphasis on rice-core umami and aroma, point to a refined ginjo fragrance with gentle umami. The body stays light, and sweetness is restrained.

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

About

Its flavor and the exquisite balance of its aroma have earned recognition even from a sommelier at a top-class French restaurant in Ginza. This is a bottle that will satisfy every lover of sake.

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