Brewed from Iwate grown Ginginga sake rice, unique local yeasts and soft snow melt spring water to bring out bright round flavors and exotic tropical aromas. A small amount of in-house distilled alcohol enhances the aromas and softens the body.
Body: Medium
Sake Meter Value: +5
Serving Temp: Chilled
Flavor Profile:
Pure, smooth mid-palate, progresses to an edgy dry finish. Ripe honeydew melon, peach, strawberry, bamboo and anise flavors. With Tsukinowa's "Kakushi-Aji" or hidden flavors, no one profile stands out but all elements arrive in harmony.Food Pairings:
Scrambled Eggs with Sea Urchin and Lobster Sauce | Amaebi Sweet Shrimp Sashimi | Pan seared Mahi Mahi with Coconut Swiss Chard
Rice Type: Ginginga
Milling Rate: 50%
Yeast: Giovanni no Shirabe
Alc by Vol: 16.5%
Tsukinowa Yoi-no-Tsuki “Midnight Moon” Daiginjo
- Brewery: Tsukinowa
- Type of Sake: Daiginjo
- ABV: 16.5
- Volume: 300ml