Nanbu Bijin “Tokubetsu Junmai”
Iwate prefecture
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
| Brand | Nanbu Bijin |
| Brewery | Nanbu Bijin |
| Category | Junmai |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Rich & Dry |
| Rice variety | Gin Otome |
| Yeast variety | Association No. 10 lineage (M310), Association No. 1901 |
| Alcohol | 15.00% |
| RPR | 55% |
| SMV | 0 |
| Acidity | 1.5 |
Serving Temperature
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Recommended
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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
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Flower
Recommended Pairing
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Sushi/Sashimi
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Meat
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Cheese
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...
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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
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