Gochoda Brewery

Junmai Daiginjo Sake, 'Eastern Legend', Azumaichi

Junmai Daiginjo Sake, 'Eastern Legend', Azumaichi

Junmai Daiginjo Sake Eastern Legend Azumaichi

Brewery: Gochoda Brewery •  Prefecture: Saga  • Rice: Estate Grown Yamada Nishiki milled to 39% • Water: – • Yeast: House cultivated Kyokai #9 • SMV: +0.5 • Acidity: 1.5 • ABV: 16%

  • Kyushu style: rich, full bodied, bold
  • Melon, toasted grains, pineapple, and tart apple
  • Ideal with richer foods like fatty tuna and roasted pork

Azumaichi Junmai Daiginjo is the essence of premium Kyushu sake: rich, full bodied, and bold with layers of cascading flavor. Deep aromas of melon and toasted grains, bright flavors of pineapple and tart apple and a definitive acidic finish. An ideal pairing for richer food like fatty tuna and roasted pork. Made from Yamada Nishiki rice grown by the brewery on its private rice farm and milled to 39%.

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
Japan
Region:
Saga
Appellation:
Saga Prefecture
Variety:
Yamada Nishiki Rice

Sizes Available

Full Bottle JP-GOC-40-NV 6/720ml

Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2016-08-30