Description
吉乃川 純米吟醸極上
Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture
Est. 1548
Established in 1548, Yoshinogawa is located in the Niigata Prefecture in the small city of Nagaoka City and, is now in the hands of the 20th generation of the Kawakami Family. It is 5th oldest existing Sake brewery in Japan. The region is a known for its crisp, clean sake with a dry finish.
Yoshinogawa use a combination of techniques, both ancient and modern to craft both classic and modern interpretations.
Almost all of the rice used comes from the Niigata prefecture, and they have strict quality controls over the rice that is used. The water used for rice growing and sake making comes from the subterranean river of the longest river in Japan, the Shinano River.
Tasting Comment:
Gokujo means ‘excellent’. This sake is crisp, clean, fragrant, and silky smooth.
Low-temperature fermentation creates a beautiful fruit aroma like apple and pear.
Steamed rice and clean umami on the palate and elegant texture. It is bottled every month to keep its freshness.
Food Suggestion:
Sashimi, grilled salmon, 4 cheese pizza, fresh cheese.
Ingredients: Water, Rice, Koji Rice, Sake Yeast.
ABV: 15%
720mL
