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

Nanbu Bijin “Tokubetsu Junmai”

Iwate prefecture

$35.00

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

BrandNanbu Bijin
BreweryNanbu Bijin
CategoryTohoku Region
SubcategoryN/A
Taste ProfileRich & Dry
Rice varietyGin Otome
Yeast varietyAssociation No. 10 Lineage (M310),Association No. 1901
Alcohol15.0%
RPR
55%
SMV
0
Acidity
1.5
Values listed are at the time of production.

Region

Tohoku region
nanbu-bijin is made in Iwate prefecture in the Tohoku region.

Taste Metrics

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Tasting Notes

AppleApple
PearPear
FlowerFlower

Recommended Pairing

Sushi/SashimiSushi/Sashimi
MeatMeat
CheeseCheese

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