Description
出羽桜 出羽の里 純米
Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture
Est. 1892
The Dewazakura Sake Brewery was established in 1892. It is located in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, a small town of 60,000 residents located 300 kilometres north of Tokyo. Situated in the Yamagata Basin and surrounded by high mountains, Tendo City is hot in summer, often exceeding 30 degrees celsius, and in winter can receive considerable snowfall, often exceeding one metre in depth.
Dewazakura have played a significant role in the Yamagata prefecture developing their own rice suited to their region with the local agricultural bureau, and this is known as Dewa Sansan, which they use for a selection of their Sake. They have also developed special yeast to suit the climate.
Dewazakura are known for their distinctive ‘fragrant’ Sake, which can be attributed to their yeast selection as well as their low temperature fermentation techniques. Yamagata prefecture does not have any large Sake companies, hence all individual Sake breweries show their own character but tend to have a fragrant style.
Tasting Comment:
This Sake is fruity and aromatic Junmai with peach, melon, and green herbs. It is light to medium body, beautiful balance between fruitiness, yoghurt, and steamed rice characters with a hint of cinnamon. Koji sweetness is adding a layer between fruity characters. Clean and long finish.
Food Suggestion:
Tempura, Roast beef, Okonomiyaki, Tonkatsu, Deep fried tofu dish.
Ingredients: Water, Rice, Koji Rice, Sake Yeast.
ABV: 15%
VOL: 720ML
