【Shidaizumi Junmai Ginjo Usunigori】
A lightly cloudy sake perfect for summer
When poured into a glass, it reveals a beautiful, faint white haziness. Carefully managed at low temperatures to draw out a soft umami and a gentle ginjo aroma, this is a bottle that feels refreshing in the summer.
The mouthfeel is light and crisp. Within its clean profile, the gentle richness unique to *usunigori* (lightly cloudy) sake spreads softly, leaving a pleasant, savory finish. Because it doesn't feel heavy, it offers a flavor that can be enjoyed with ease even in the hot season.
It pairs well not only with classic snacks like chilled tofu and edamame, but also with light yet flavor-rich summer delicacies such as parboiled pike conger (hamo), chilled octopus with vinegar, salt-grilled sweetfish, and rock oysters. It enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients while refreshing the palate, leading you smoothly into the next sip.
Please enjoy this seasonal limited-edition *usunigori* that gently accompanies your summer dining table.
◆Specs
Category: Sake (Junmai Ginjo)
Ingredients: Rice (domestic), Rice Koji (domestic rice)
Rice Used: Gohyakumangoku
Rice Polishing Ratio: 55%
Sake Meter Value (SMV): +3.5
Acidity: 1.4
Yeast: Shizuoka Yeast NEW-5
Alcohol Content:
Storage: Keep refrigerated
Manufacturer: Shidaizumi Sake Brewery (Shizuoka Prefecture)