Shuho Junmai Daiginjo Yamadaho 22
秀鳳 純米大吟醸 山田穂22Shuho — Shuho Sake Brewery, Yamagata
Crisp and dry, with a clear umami and a sweetness that make their presence felt.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Daiginjo
- Rice
- Yamada Ho
- Rice polishing ratio
- 22%
- Yeast
- Unknown
- Alcohol
- 17%
- Sake meter value
- -3
- Acidity
- 1.2
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
Polished to 22% as a junmai daiginjo, it should show a clear ginjo-style aroma. SMV -3 and low acidity of 1.2 suggest a noticeable sweetness, while the described clean umami and dry-leaning finish keep the body light to medium.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Yamadaho (a sake rice with Yamada Nishiki in its maternal lineage) has a long culm that makes it prone to lodging. It is extremely difficult to cultivate and is rare. This Junmai Daiginjo is made from Yamadaho polished to a rice polishing ratio of 22%, the most highly polished of Shuho's sakes.
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