Nanbu Bijin “Daiginjo”
Iwate prefecture
Makes your heart smile
Nanbu Bijin “Daiginjo” was given a gold medal in the “sake for wine glasses” category. So what’s the secret? The brewers use a special grade of Ginotome rice that is only found in Ninohe city, Iwate Prefecture. Then they polish it down by a whole 50%. What’s left is brewed with heart and soul so that you can enjoy a sake with perfectly matched umami and sweetness. One whiff will bring a grin to your face, and one taste will bring a smile to your heart. For the full effect serve this sake cold in a thin wine glass, then sip like a champion.
Characteristics
Brand | Nanbu Bijin |
Brewery | Nanbu Bijin |
Category | Daiginjo |
Subcategory | N/A |
Taste Profile | Light & Sweet |
Rice variety | Gin Otome |
Yeast variety | N/A |
Alcohol | 16.00% |
RPR | 40% |
SMV | -1 |
Acidity | 1.4 |
Serving Temperature
- Recommended
- Not Recommended
Region
Nanbu Bijin is made in Iwate prefecture in the Tohoku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Apple
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Pear
Recommended Pairing
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Sushi/Sashimi
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Seafood
Nanbu Bijin
From a tiny town of Ninohe City, Nanbu Bijin has a big personality thanks to the owner Kosuke Kuji. His leadership through the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 along with leading the brand into international recognition has been documented in many forms including the movie “Kampai! For the Love of Sake” (2015). Their family crest symbol on the center of some of their updated labels is a testament to how they value historical knowledge while aiming for the new. They use unpasteurized well water, and single in-bottle pasteurization help create innovative flavor profiles not to be missed.
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All about sake
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Introduction
Welcome To Your Sake Journey!
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Lesson 1
What Is Sake?
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Lesson 2
What Is Sake Made of and How Is It Made?
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Lesson 3
What Is Rice Polishing Ratio?
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Lesson 4
Types of Sake
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Lesson 5
How To Store Sake
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Lesson 6
How To Drink and Serve Sake
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Lesson 7
Food Pairing Guide
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Lesson 8
Best Sake Bottles and Brands for Beginners