Nanbu Bijin Aiyama Junmai Ginjo 720ml
Nanbu Bijin Aiyama Junmai Ginjo 720ml
Size: 720ml | ABV: 16%
In 3 words: Supremely balanced ginjo
Brewed with a rare Sake rice called ‘Aiyama’ (Nanbu Bijin is one of a few producers currently using this variety) and milled down to 50% of its original size, this is a sake of unique character. Toji Junji Matsumori (the head brewer) and team have somehow, inexplicably achieved a sake of supreme balance, delivering acidity, Umami and sweetness all in glorious symphony, capped with a long refreshing finish. This is a London Sake team favourite.
Grade: Junmai Ginjo
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
Rice polishing: 50%
10% discount on orders by the case. Contact us for details.
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Product Details
Rice variety: Aiyama
Sweet or dry: Medium-dry
Body: Medium to full
Acidity: 1.6
Sake Meter Value +3
Food Pairing: Ramen, dim sum, roasted vegetables
Serving temp: Chilled to Room temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
The Brewery
Nanbu Bijin
Founded in 1902 in Ninohe city, Iwate, the original brewery, Kuji Shuzo, was named after founding Juji family and originally produced soy sauce.
At a glance:
Multi-award winning brewery and headline IWC 2017 winner
Use local, specially developed rice
Passionate about local area
Experiments with new technology
