Azumatsuru Junmai Ginjo Black
$53.00
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Description:
'Azumatsuru Black' | Saga Prefecture | Junmai Ginjo|15% ABV:
Azumatsuru Junmai Ginjo Black is brewed using kuro koji, a black koji traditionally associated with shochu production rather than sake. This distinctive approach creates a lively acidity that sets it apart from more conventional styles.
A rich sweetness emerges first, followed by a vibrant interplay of acidity and fruit. Notes of melon, grapefruit, and orange peel bring brightness and complexity, while the finish remains clean and refreshing. Balanced yet expressive, it offers both depth and lift in equal measure.
Served lightly chilled, it pairs especially well with richly flavored dishes, including red meats, cream-based preparations, and dishes finished with robust sauces.
Specifications:
Brewery: Azumatsuru Shuzo
Region: Saga prefecture
Special Designation Grade: Junmai Ginjo Black
Rice Polishing Rate: 55%
Rice: Saga No Hana
Alcohol: 15.5%
Sake Meter Value: -7
Acidity: 2.2 +
Serve: Chilled or lightly chilled 41-50°F
Measurements:
720ml
History:
Azumatsuru Shuzo traces its history to 1830 in Saga Prefecture. Although sake production was suspended for many years due to financial difficulties, the brewery was revitalized in 2008 when the founder's descendant resumed brewing, bringing new life to a long-standing family tradition.
Today, the brewery works with locally grown sake rice from Saga Prefecture and draws exceptionally pure groundwater from the region. Combining local ingredients with careful craftsmanship, Azumatsuru has earned recognition for its distinctive sake and has received numerous awards at competitions throughout Japan.
'Azumatsuru Black' | Saga Prefecture | Junmai Ginjo|15% ABV:
Azumatsuru Junmai Ginjo Black is brewed using kuro koji, a black koji traditionally associated with shochu production rather than sake. This distinctive approach creates a lively acidity that sets it apart from more conventional styles.
A rich sweetness emerges first, followed by a vibrant interplay of acidity and fruit. Notes of melon, grapefruit, and orange peel bring brightness and complexity, while the finish remains clean and refreshing. Balanced yet expressive, it offers both depth and lift in equal measure.
Served lightly chilled, it pairs especially well with richly flavored dishes, including red meats, cream-based preparations, and dishes finished with robust sauces.
Specifications:
Brewery: Azumatsuru Shuzo
Region: Saga prefecture
Special Designation Grade: Junmai Ginjo Black
Rice Polishing Rate: 55%
Rice: Saga No Hana
Alcohol: 15.5%
Sake Meter Value: -7
Acidity: 2.2 +
Serve: Chilled or lightly chilled 41-50°F
Measurements:
720ml
History:
Azumatsuru Shuzo traces its history to 1830 in Saga Prefecture. Although sake production was suspended for many years due to financial difficulties, the brewery was revitalized in 2008 when the founder's descendant resumed brewing, bringing new life to a long-standing family tradition.
Today, the brewery works with locally grown sake rice from Saga Prefecture and draws exceptionally pure groundwater from the region. Combining local ingredients with careful craftsmanship, Azumatsuru has earned recognition for its distinctive sake and has received numerous awards at competitions throughout Japan.
Ingredients:
Rice, water, yeast, koji
Serving Instructions:
Serve chilled or lightly chilled.
Rice, water, yeast, koji
Serving Instructions:
Serve chilled or lightly chilled.
All sake is final sale.
All alcohol shipments require an adult signature. Please ship your package where someone over 21 can sign for it.
We are not responsible for heat-related issues, and we do not offer ice packs because melting ice packs can compromise the integrity of cardboard boxes in transit, risking damage to your package. Please consider the weather when placing your order, especially during the summer.
All alcohol shipments require an adult signature. Please ship your package where someone over 21 can sign for it.
We are not responsible for heat-related issues, and we do not offer ice packs because melting ice packs can compromise the integrity of cardboard boxes in transit, risking damage to your package. Please consider the weather when placing your order, especially during the summer.