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Kurosawa Junmai Kimoto 300ml HALF BOTTLE
Offering complex aromas of banana, mango, and subtle spice.
Producer Description
Brewery: Kurosawa Brewery • Prefecture: Nagano • Rice: Nagano grown rice milled to 65% • Sake Meter Value: +3 • Acidity: 1.7 • ABV: 15%
Kurosawa Junmai Kimoto Sake is a savory and well-balanced sake offering complex aromas of banana, mango, and subtle spice. Smooth and medium-bodied, it reveals layered flavors of caramelized apple, coconut custard, and ho...Show More >
Producer Description
Brewery: Kurosawa Brewery • Prefecture: Nagano • Rice: Nagano grown rice milled to 65% • Sake Meter Value: +3 • Acidity: 1.7 • ABV: 15%
Kurosawa Junmai Kimoto Sake is a savory and well-balanced sake offering complex aromas of banana, mango, and subtle spice. Smooth and medium-bodied, it reveals layered flavors of caramelized apple, coconut custard, and honeyed fruit with a hint of smokiness. Finely crafted in the traditional Kimoto style, this versatile sake pairs beautifully with a wide range of cuisines.
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Made in the high mountain region of Nagano from snow-melt water and locally grown rice milled to 65%.
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Premium Junmai grade sake made from just rice, water, yeast and koji.
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Traditional “kimoto” method that picks up ambient microbes from local environment, gives sake robust character and prominent acidity.
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Rustic flavor profile of black walnuts and cacao nibs.
- Serving chilled will keep the sake lean and acidic, gently heating to 100F or more will bring out sweetness and chocolate notes.
Memo Summary Notes
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Classification: Junmai (Pure rice sake, no added alcohol).
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Brewing Method: Kimoto — a traditional, labor-intensive process that uses natural lactic acid bacteria and manual "pole-mashing" (yama-oroshi) to create the yeast starter.
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Food Pairings: Highly adaptable to heartier fare.
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Traditional: Yakitori, Tempura, Karaage (fried chicken), and Oden.
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Global: Smoked salmon, aged cheeses, grilled meats, and creamy pasta dishes.
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Wine Information:
Country: Japan
Region: Kanto
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Nagano
Variety:
Type: Sake
Size: 300ml
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