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

Nanbu Bijin “Tokubetsu Junmai”

Iwate prefecture

$35.00
$33.25member price

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
CategoryJunmai
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.

Serving Temperature

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Region

Tohoku region map
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/Sashimi
Sushi/Sashimi
Meat
Meat
Cheese
Cheese

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