Nagurayama “Yokikana”
Nagurayama “Yokikana”
Sweet and clean, gorgeously aromatic

Master’s Touch

Stellar example of the gorgeously aromatic sakes for which Fukushima is famed. Distinctly sweet at first sip, clean and smoothly balanced, finishes with finesse.

Fukushima Prefecture

Tohoku

Nagurayama “Yokikana” bottle

Nagurayama Brewing Company

Fukushima Prefecture

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Nagurayama Brewing Company is located in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, from antiquity one of Japan’s most famous brewing centers, and has produced ginjo sake since 1973. The brewery has been a leader in the prefecture’s successful effort to win the most gold awards at Japan’s National Sake Appraisal.

Nagurayama “Yokikana”

Technical Specifications

Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Yeast: 701-15
Brewing method: Sokujo

50%

polishing ratio

16%

alcohol

1.3

acidity

-3.0

SMV


Serving recommendations

A daiginjo in all but name, Yokikana pairs well with scallops, sea bream and abalone as well as seasonable vegetables and salads. Serve cool but not cold.

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