Prefecture: Yamagata
Rice & polishing: Haenuki, polished to 60%
Style: Junmai Ginjo, unfiltered, unpasteurised, undiluted (muroka nama genshu), summer release
Food pairings: Grilled prawns, chicken karaage, chilli crab, fresh fruit
Taste: Juicy, fruity, lively, clean
Alc.: 15%
A vibrant summer Junmai Ginjo brewed with Yamagata-grown Haenuki rice polished to 60%, and bottled unfiltered, unpasteurised and undiluted to capture its natural freshness and intensity. Fruity sweetness, lively freshness and clean acidity sit in harmonious balance, giving a juicy, energetic sake that is ideal for summer gatherings. Versatile and food-friendly, it can be enjoyed throughout a meal. Serve well chilled to bring out its aromatic freshness.
SMV: −8 to −3
Unpasteurised — keep refrigerated.
About the brewery
Fuji Shuzo was founded in 1778 in the Oyama district of Tsuruoka, Yamagata, and brews under the Eiko Fuji name. Now in its thirteenth generation of family ownership, it continues to emphasise old-style hand brewing. Its catalogue runs from honjozo through aged daiginjo and a large unfiltered nama genshu range.
