Chosetsu Junmai Daiginjo “The Sound of Snow”
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Japan
Akita
Akita
Chosetsu is the prestigious Junmai Daiginjo from Yuki No Bosha, awarded every year at the Akita Sake Competition since 1989 and honored 19 times at the Tohoku Sake Awards. Brewmaster Toichi Takahashi, a National Treasure of Japan, is renowned for his uncompromising approach to natural brewing. Saiya Brewery uses proprietary yeasts, some 40 years old, and works closely with Hyogo’s Yamada Nishiki farmers to craft sake of exceptional character and purity.
Gold Medal
U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Tasting Note
It shows white lilies on the nose and hints white grape and cotton candy on the palate. Quintessential competition grade junmai daiginjo, it has a long, elegant, and complex finish.
Technical Data
ACIDITY: 1.3
ABV: 16%
SEMAIBUAI: 35%
NIHONSHUDO: -2
RICE: Yamada Nishiki (from Hyogo)
YEAST: House yeast
PRESSING: Yabuta
DILUTION: Genshu (no dilution)
PASTEURIZATION: Once, in bottle
YEAST STARTER METHOD: Sokujo
Unique Selling Points
- The brew master, Mr. Takakashi, is one of the most esteemed in Japan.
- Highly limited, competition sake that has won a mark of Excellence at the regional Tohoku Sake Awards 19 times since 1991
Saiya Brewery follows a strict discipline in order to achieve the finest quality. The brewers do all they can to insure a healthy and clean environment and a strong and consistent effort in brewing
