Tasting and Pairing
The pinnacle of Niizawa Brewery’s 7% polishing series. Using the contract-grown rice “Kura no Hana,” the brewery polished the rice in-house for 350 hours to achieve an unprecedented 7% polishing ratio, pushing the limits of sake production techniques. At such a high level of polishing, koji-making becomes extremely challenging, making it difficult to extract umami from the koji itself. However, NIIZAWA successfully draws out approximately twice the rice-derived umami compared to “Zankyo Super 7,” which is polished to the same 7% ratio. The sake delivers a clear and direct expression of rice sweetness, leaving a deep and lasting impression with its elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Oyster mousse, Seasonal shellfish, Beef tongue, Vichyssoise, Blue cheese, Melon
Best served at
5-10℃
Best served in
Large wine glass
Specifications
Alcohol
16
%
Polishing Ratio
7
%
Rice
Kura no Hana
Water
Underground Water from Mt.Zao
Retail Price
¥78,000 (720ml)
