COLOUR
Other
TYPE
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
rice
PRODUCER
Kinmon Akita Sake Brewery Co
REGION
Akita Prefecture
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Akita Fuji Nigori is a cloudy, milky sake produced by Kinmon Akita Sake Brewery Co. in Akita Prefecture, Japan. The brewery, established in 1936, is known for its commitment to traditional sake-making techniques and the use of carefully selected ingredients. The name 'Nigori' signifies its unfiltered, opaque appearance. While not vintage-specific, the sake represents the brewery's dedication to crafting distinctive Japanese beverages.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
5-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Nigori means 'cloudy' or 'unclear' in Japanese, referring to the unfiltered nature of this sake.
Fact 02
This sake is made from rice, not grapes, and is fermented using a process similar to brewing beer.
Fact 03
It contains yeast sediment, contributing to its characteristic cloudy appearance and texture.
Fact 04
The addition of brown sugar and spirit is a characteristic of this particular nigori style.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Sake production begins with polished rice, which is then fermented. This particular sake undergoes a multi-stage fermentation process, including a prolonged, cool fermentation at around 10 degrees Celsius. After fermentation, the sake reaches an alcohol content of 20% vol and is subsequently diluted. As a Nigori style, it involves the addition of brown sugar and spirit, and it retains yeast sediment, contributing to its characteristic cloudy appearance.
