Kurosawa - Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai [720ml,1800ml]

Kurosawa is a Japanese sake brand produced by Kurosawa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. in Sakuho Town, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture.

Kurosawa Sake Brewery is particular about its traditional "Kimoto-zukuri" method, which is a labor-intensive method that takes twice as long as usual to cultivate yeast.

This traditional method produces a robust sake with a deep, rich flavor that has earned it high praise overseas.

Price of Kurosawa Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai  : 720ml 3,500JPY , 1800ml 6,000JPY

What is Kurosawa Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai?

The pleasant acidity and full-bodied flavor are the result of the robustness of the "Kimoto" brewing method and the soft texture of the "Hitogokochi" rice, which is ideal for sake brewing.

It has an exquisite balance of pleasant acidity and deep flavor. It is a delicious special pure rice sake that you will want to enjoy warm.

Taste characteristics of Kurosawa Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai(sweetness, sourness, depth of flavor, aroma, suitable temperature)

The five tastes of sake - sweet, sour, spicy, bitter and astringent - combine to create a complex and exciting, rich flavor.

It is recommended to drink it warm.

Characteristics of the brewery

The Kurosawa brand sake brewery is "Kurosawa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd." (official website: https://kurosawa.biz　Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9630sake/), located in Sakuho-machi Minamisaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture.

Located at the top of the Chikuma River in the foothills of the Northern Yatsugatake Mountains, the brewery takes advantage of the nature and water nurtured by one of the most prominent plateaus in the country, 800m above sea level, to produce flavorful sake.

The water used in brewing is underground water from the Chikuma River, and the raw rice is "Miyama Nishiki" from Nagano Prefecture and "Hitogokochi" from Minamisaku, and the brewery is committed to using local produce and even polishes the rice in-house.

Kurosawa Sake Brewery is particular about its traditional "Kimoto-zukuri" method, which is a labor-intensive method that takes twice as long as usual to cultivate yeast. This traditional method produces robust sake with a deep, rich flavor that has earned it high praise overseas.

In addition to its own brand of sake, "Kurosawa," the company also produces brands such as "Izutsucho" and "Maruto."

Recommended dishes that go well with Kurosawa Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai

Its rich, full-bodied flavor goes well with Japanese cuisine in general, as well as fried foods and dishes that use cream.

・Boiled tofu

・Tonkatsu

・Butter Chicken Curry

・Oyster cream gratin

Reviews of Kurosawa Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai

”On a slightly chilly night, I had a cup of lukewarm sake. It had a strong sour taste. The next day, I had it cold. I think I prefer this.”(Man/40s)

"It has a firm acidity and a rich umami flavor, a strong bitter aftertaste, and a slight sense of maturity in the background. It is a powerful, rich, dry sake. It is refreshing and easy to drink despite its strength. But I would like to try it warmed up. The flavor seems to expand and become even more pronounced."(Man/40s)