Chikurin “Otoro” Nama
Okayama prefecture
Let it flow like a river
This unpasteurized sake is produced by Marumoto Brewing Company, whose brewery is a national cultural landmark. They grow the Yamadanishiki rice themselves, owning the process from start to finish. “Otoro” refers to a part of a river where the water is deep and the current is slow a nod to this sake’s luxurious, velvety mouthfeel. Vibrant aromas of papaya, cherry and grape lead to juicy notes of fig and cantaloupe.
Characteristics
| Brand | Chikurin |
| Brewery | Marumoto Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai Ginjo |
| Subcategory | Nama |
| Taste Profile | Light & Dry |
| Rice variety | Yamadanishiki |
| Yeast variety | Association No. 1801 |
| Alcohol | 16.0% |
| RPR | 50% |
| SMV | 0 |
| Acidity | N/A |
Serving Temperature
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Recommended
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Not Recommended
Region
Chikurin is made in Okayama prefecture in the Chugoku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Cherry
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Grape
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Fig
Recommended Pairing
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Aperitif
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Seafood
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Cheese
Marumoto Brewing Company
The Marumoto Brewing Company, founded in 1867, is often known as the “Farmer’s Brewery” because the people who brew the sake also grow the rice. Their care for their craft is so deep that they grow their own 100% Yamadanishiki rice for their sake. The...
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