Tasting and Pairing
The gentle aroma, reminiscent of grapes and strawberries, and the velvety, moist attack that lights up the palate like fireworks, then disappears instantly, leaving only a faint lingering aftertaste.
Food Pairing
Sashimi of fatty white fish, seasonal shellfish, beef tongue, vichyssoise, blue cheese, melon, etc.
Best served at
10 - 15℃
Best served in
Large wine glass
Specifications
Alcohol
16
%
Polishing Ratio
7
%
Rice
Kura No Hana (Miyagi)
Water
Mt. Zao underground water
Retail Price
¥30,000 (720ml)
Prizes & Awards
Served at reception of US Grammy Awards 2010
Milano Sake Challenge 2019 Platinum
Kura Master 2021 Platinum
Concours Mondial des Vins FEMINALISE 2021 Platinum
The Fine Sake Awards Japan 2021 Gold
International Wine Challenge 2022 Gold
The Brewery
Brewery Name
Niizawa Brewery
Founded
1873
Generation
5th
Location
Kitamachi-63 Sanbongi, Ōsaki, Miyagi 989-6321
Brewmaster
Nanami Watanabe
President
Iwao Niizawa
