Kitajima Natural.1 Sake 1,8 Liter

Volume: 1.8 liters | Alcohol content: 18.2% | Cold filtered | No coloring

Kitajima Natural.1 Sake 1.8 liters

Special features: The Kitajima Natural.1 Sake is a bottling from the Kitajima Brewery, which was founded in 1805 in Shiga Prefecture. This natural sake is made from the locally revived rice variety Wataribune and undergoes a long, temperature-controlled fermentation without carbon filtration. The brewery emphasizes the flavor of the rice by using water from an underground source in the Suzuka Mountains. The sake has an alcohol content of 18.2% and is offered without packaging.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The nose reveals aromas of almond milk, candied kumquat, and chamomile with a strong, slightly sour note.
• Palate: On the palate, the sake shows notes of pistachio shells, candied kumquat, and cocoa butter, accompanied by a milky texture and a salty, spicy flavor.
• Finish: The finish is dry.

Distillery/Bottler: The Kitajima Brewery has been producing balanced and structured sake for over 200 years. By utilizing traditional methods, including the Kimoto method, a unique aromatic profile is created that reflects the terroir of the Shiga region. The brewery specializes in natural sake and emphasizes the use of local rice varieties. Their approach combines historical practices with a modern sake style.

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