Fukucho Moon on the Water Junmai Ginjo is a premium Japanese sake brewed by one of Japan’s only female brewery owners and tojis. Produced by Imada Shuzo, a sake brewery located in the Hiroshima prefecture, the birthplace of Ginjo sake, which is known for remarkably soft water that requires expert skill to use in sake production. This sake is made using high-quality Yamada Nishikii rice, which is polished to a ratio of 55%, resulting in a refined and delicate flavor.
The notes of Fukucho Moon on the Water Junmai Ginjo is floral and fruity like 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.
Overall, Fukucho Moon on the Water Junmai Ginjo is a premium sake that is highly valued by sake enthusiasts for its unique and nuanced flavor profile. It is best served chilled and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, and grilled seafood. Its delicate and refined taste makes it a perfect example of the high-quality and traditional craftsmanship that is synonymous with Japanese sake.
Fukucho Moon on the Water Junmai Ginjo is 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.
Fukucho Moon on the Water Junmai Ginjo has 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.
It pairs well with sweet, succulent shellfish like lobster and scallops, but surprising pairings like bittersweet chocolate work, too.
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