Nanbu Bijin “Tokubetsu Junmai” with a stemless wine glass, served with cheese
Nanbu Bijin “Tokubetsu Junmai”
Nanbu Bijin “Tokubetsu Junmai” front label

Nanbu Bijin “Tokubetsu Junmai”

Sale price$38.00
Size:720 ml
Quantity:

Makes your heart flutter

Nanbu Bijin’s staple “Tokubetsu Junmai” was long known in the U.S. as the one with the butterflies on the label. As the 2017 International Wine Challenge Champion sake, it has graced many national and international dining scenes with its versatility, approachability and honesty in expressing regionality using locally-grown sake rice called Ginotome. Make sure to pause and enjoy its enticing aroma.

Characteristics

Brand Nanbu Bijin
Brewery Nanbu Bijin
Category Junmai
Subcategory N/A
Taste Profile Rich & Dry
Rice variety Gin Otome
Yeast variety Association No. 10 lineage (M310),  Association No. 1901
Alcohol 15.00%
RPR ? 55%
SMV ? 0
Acidity ? 1.5
Values listed are at the time of production.

Serving Temperature

The best serving temperature of Nanbu Bijin “Tokubetsu Junmai” is cold (40-60°F), room temp (70°F), warm (85-115°F) or hot (120°F-).
  • Recommended
  • Not Recommended

Region

Nanbu Bijin “Tokubetsu Junmai” - Iwate prefecture

Nanbu Bijin is made in Iwate prefecture in the Tohoku region.

Taste Metrics

Tasting Notes

  • Apple

    Apple
  • Pear

    Pear
  • Flower

    Flower

Recommended Pairing

  • Sushi/Sashimi

    Sushi/Sashimi
  • Meat

    Meat
  • Cheese

    Cheese

Customer Reviews

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