Usuzakura Junmai Ginjo

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Description

Masumoto Tobei Shuzo's Usuzakura Junmai Ginjo is crafted in small-batch tradition at their Higashi-Omi, Shiga brewery, using locally sourced sake rice and Suzuka mountain water. It exemplifies the brewery's commitment to rice-forward umami, offering a clean, fruity nose and a satisfyingly full, dry pure-rice palate.

Specifications

CategoryJunmai Ginjo

RegionShiga

BreweryMasumoto Shuzojo

BrandUsusakura

RiceYamada Nishiki

Flavor Profile

Sweet

Dry

Light

Full

Crisp

Rich

Low Acid

High Acid

Smooth

Complex

Sake TypeWhat is Junmai Ginjo?

Fruity and clean — the perfect entry point into premium sake.

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Masumoto Shuzojo

Shiga

Founded in the early Meiji era. The origin of the brand is 24 people who wish to have a beautiful liquor like a pale cherry blossom. They are working on sake brewing only with high -quality rice harvested in Shiga Prefecture.

BrandUsusakura

Address1019 Kamigo Higashiomi Shiga

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