Fukucho - Moon On The Water Junmai Ginjo Sake (720ml)

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Producer	Fukucho
Country	Japan
Region	Hiroshima
Type	Sake
Sku	30276
Size	720ml

 

Steeped in centuries of tradition, Fukucho sake brewery is located in the port town of Akitsu, renowned for its pristine waters and mild climate ideal for sake brewing. Founded on the pioneering soft water brewing method discovered in 1898 by local legend Miura Senzaburo, which paved the way for modern ginjo sake, Fukucho continues his legacy by using locally-grown Hiroshima rice like the revived Hattanso strain. Dedicated to carrying forth the unwavering "ginmi" spirit of intense carefulness embodied by Hiroshima's master brewers, Fukucho aims to share the gentle flavors and complex aromas representative of Akitsu's famed ginjo brewing tradition with the world through their exports over the past two decades.

This vibrant showstopper is beautifully soft and feminine, brewed by one of Japan's only female brewery owners and tojis. Brewed in Hiroshima, the birthplace of Ginjo sake, which is known for remarkably soft water that requires expert skill to use in sake production. Once mastered, it enables a highly controlled, precise fermentation, resulting in vibrant fruit aromas. This Junmai Ginjo is bottled immediately without charcoal filtering.

A fruity nose of lime and melon with bold hints of fennel, white pepper and allspice. The flavors gravitate to ripe cantaloupe and anise while the minerality from the soft water is evident in the finish.

A natural match for sweet, succulent shellfish like lobster and scallops, but surprising pairings like bittersweet chocolate work, too.