Sakuragao Junmai Daiginjo Nama Nanbu no Shizuku
桜顔 純米大吟醸 生 南部の雫Sakuragao — Sakuragao Shuzo, Iwate
Gentle aromas and refined umami from 100% Gin Ginga rice. Brewed with Iwate's own Yuko no Omoi yeast, a sake that expresses Iwate.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Daiginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 50%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16%
- Sake meter value
- +1–+2
- Acidity
- 1.2
Flavor profile Juku-shu
Juku-shu — aromatic and full-bodied, including aged sake
The text describes a gentle aroma with a full, rounded palate, and the low acidity of 1.2 with SMV 1 to 2 suggests a soft, slightly sweet impression. Modest fragrance from the daiginjo polish combines with rich umami and fresh nama character, placing it in the juku quadrant near the center.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
A junmai daiginjo brewed with Gin Ginga rice grown in Iwate Prefecture (rice polishing ratio 50%) and an original Iwate yeast strain. The moromi (fermentation mash) was prepared through long, low-temperature fermentation, and the sake was pressed slowly in a fune (sake press), releasing a soft, gentle aroma and flavor. It is characterized by a rich aroma and a full, rounded palate.
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