Nakajimaya Junmai Daiginjo
中島屋 純米大吟醸Nakajimaya — Nakajimaya Shuzojo, Yamaguchi
A Junmai Daiginjo with a soft, smooth palate and an elegant, refined ginjo aroma that conveys a sense of luxury
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Daiginjo
- Rice
- Yamada Nishiki
- Rice polishing ratio
- 45%
- Yeast
- Kyokai No. 1801
- Alcohol
- 16–17%
- Sake meter value
- +3
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The description's elegant fruity ginjo aroma and soft, mellow sweet-umami balance, together with 45% polishing and SMV +3, point to high aroma, light-to-moderate body and gentle sweetness. The texture is round but not heavy, placing it in the kun category.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
A Junmai Daiginjo that represents Nakajimaya Shuzojo, with a gentle, refined fruit-like aroma and a soft palate. It has an excellent balance of sweetness, umami, and acidity. Its mellow umami and acidity are well balanced, offering a refined yet full-bodied flavor. It received a Bronze medal in the Junmai Daiginjo category at the IWC 2022 (International Wine Challenge) held in London, England.
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