Sake “Kuroushi” Junmai Omachi

Description

The Nate Shuzoten brewery in rural Wakayama Prefecture is famous for its ultra-local sakes, or ji-zake, of which this cuvée is an excellent representative. Brewed with Omachi rice, the oldest sake variety still grown in Japan and the ancestor of all contemporary varieties, it is as lively as a rock, with delicate floral aromas. We have no hesitation in referring to its “great drinkability”. A real breath of fresh air, excellent as an aperitif or with a meal.

Storing:

This sake should be stored in a cool place, between 2 and 5°C. As with all sakés, we recommend keeping it away from light. For longer storage, it’s best to store the bottle upright in a dark place. Laying the bottle down will bring the sake into contact with the cork, which can be damaging.

Ingredients:

Water, rice, koji rice (Alcohol content: 16.5%).

Shelf life:

Before opening and under the right conditions (as described above), this sake can be kept for years. After opening, it’s a matter of taste: the “classic” shelf life is about ten days in the fridge, but some aficionados let their bottles mature in the fridge for three to four weeks, or even longer. It all depends on your taste in oxidized sake.

Serve chilled:

We recommend serving this sake chilled, between 8 and 10°C. A wine glass will allow you to appreciate its bouquet better, but a sake cup will reveal more of its texture. Don’t worry, it’s excellent either way.

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