Shirakabegura Daiginjo Muroka Genshu 640ml
Shirakabegura Daiginjo Muroka Genshu 640ml
Size: 640ml | ABV: 17%
In 3 words: Aromatic, unrestrained, complex
Within this stunning bottle lies a stunning sake, packed full of surprises. Brewed with a 'low-intervention' style, the final product does not go through the usual charcoal filtering (Muroka) or dilution with water (Genshu), resulting in fresh apple on the nose and a rich, complex, full flavour.
Grade: Daiginjo (Muroka Genshu)
Brewery: Shirakabegura
Region: Nada, Hyogo
Rice polishing: 50%
Try pairing me with grilled salmon
Product Details
Rice variety: Gohyakumangoku
Sweet or dry: Medium
Body: Medium to full
Acidity: 1.3
Sake Meter Value +1
Food Pairing: Light-flavored vegetable and seafood dishes such as mixed salad, asparagus, scampi or fish fingers
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
The Brewery
Shirakabegura
Located in Nada, Hyogo, one of Japan's most famous sake producing regions, Shirakabegura is part of the Takara group, a producer of sake, shochu and other Japanese delicacies. This brewery produces consistently award-winning premium sake with distinctive production methods such as kimoto and muroka genshu.
At a glance:
Brewing since 1842, using the hard water of Miyamizu, uniquely suited to sake production
One of the longest gold medal streaks of any brewery in the Annual Japan Sake Awards
A master of the rare traditional kimoto style producing unique flavours
