Rokkon Sapphire Junmai Ginjo

This sake is brewed from Hanaomoi rice - the finest rice in all of Aomori Prefecture.  The delicious Umami flavour, a characteristic of the Hanaomoi rice, is balanced with a pleasant tartness and firm acidity.  This full flavoured sake with a long finish will pair well with western cuisine.

Food pairing: bouillabaisse

Additional Information

• Grade: Junmai Ginjo
• Rice: Hanaomoi
• Polish rate: 55%
• SMV: +3 (Dry)
• ABV: 16%
• Acidity: 1.9

The Brand

Rokkon refers to the six senses of vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch and consciousness.  The sakes the fall under the Rokkon brand can be enjoyed with the five senses and the heart. This unique brand of sake is made from using high-quality mother liquor produced at Matsumidori sake brewery - a brewery that has been specializing in making mother liquors since its establishment.  The sakes are made with the soft underflowing water of Shirakami Suikei Iwakisan.