Tamanohikari “Sasanigori”
Kyoto prefecture
Tastes like spring is in the air
The brewers like to release this nigori in February, usually the coldest month where they are, in anticipation of spring. The label reflects both snow and the coming cherry blossoms. The smooth, slightly unrefined texture is reminiscent of snow melting on the tongue. Not an overly sweet nigori, this one is more subtle and even has a hint of cinnamon spice candy. It goes great with BBQ!
Characteristics
Brand | Tamanohikari |
Brewery | Tamanohikari Brewing Company |
Category | Junmai Ginjo |
Subcategory | Nigori |
Taste Profile | Rich & Dry |
Rice variety | Gohyakumangoku, Miyamanishiki, Other |
Yeast variety | Association No. 901 |
Alcohol | 15.40% |
RPR | 60% |
SMV | 3.5 |
Acidity | 1.6 |
Serving Temperature
- Recommended
- Not Recommended
Region
Tamanohikari is made in Kyoto prefecture in the Kinki region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Lychee
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Cream
Recommended Pairing
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Seafood
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Meat
Tamanohikari Brewing Company
Founded in 1673 in the historic Fushimi region, Tamanohikari Brewing Company is known as the premium sake maker for junmai and ginjo types. They were the first to resist the addition of excessive distilled alcohol to survive through the Second World War. They continue the same policy to make sake you will never get tired of, and make your meal even more enjoyable. They pay the utmost attention to their ingredients: the deep, stable water source with which they are blessed, and their carefully grown rice and koji.
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