SAKE/Chochin Shuzo

Shinbunshi 60 HN 2022

Shinbunshi 60 HN 2022

Established in 1868, Chochin Shuzo is situated in Tsushima City which is located at the westernmost point of Aichi Prefecture. The Kuromoto [Owner] & Toji [Master Brewer] at Chochin is Masayuki Kuwayama. ‘Shinbunshi’ means wrapped in newspaper and this refers to the distinctive packaging of the bottles.

The Shinbunshi 60 is made utilising Hattan Nishiki from Hiroshima prefecture. A powerful and full bodied style that has a fragrant aromatic profile, fine acidic backbone and a complex bitterness on the finish.

 

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PRODUCT

Shinbunshi 60 HN 2022

PRODUCER

Chochin Shuzo

REGION

Aichi

NOTES

YEAR: 2022

RICE TYPE: Yamada Nishiki & Hattan Nishiki

RICE POLISHING: 50%

ALCOHOL: 18%

YEAST STRAIN: #9

SERVE: Chilled

Classification

Junmai • Pure Rice Sake

Ginjo • Polished to 60% or less

Muroka • No charcoal filtration

Nama • Unpasteurised

Genshu • Undiluted

STORAGE & Handling

STORAGE: Store Nama [unpasteurised] sake in a cool dark place, trying to avoid direct sunlight. 

HANDLING: Once opened this sake will last well for at least 6 - 8 weeks, ideally in a refrigerator. 

Profile
Fragrance (3/5)
Impact (4/5)
SweeTness (2/5)
Acidity (2/5)
Presence (5/5)
Earthiness (3/5)
Tail (4/5)
Producer Profile

Chochin Shuzo

Chochin Shuzo was founded in 1868 and is situated in Tsushima City which is located at the westernmost point of Aichi Prefecture.

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