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It is colors-earth-San-do (earth) 2022 from Shinmasa Sake Brewery in Akita Prefecture (Akita City).
Colors is a fire-brewed series with different sake rice.
Earth uses Rikuu 132 as the sake rice.
Rikuu 132 is the first paddy rice variety created by artificial crossbreeding!
It was created in 1921 by crossing Rikuu No. 20 with Kame-no-o No. 4 and is the ancestor of Koshihikari and Sasanishiki!
This sake is made from Rikuu 132 polished to 55-60% and brewed in a wooden vat.
The appearance is clear crystal.
The aroma is rich with the aroma of wooden vats, and when swirled, it also has the aroma of fresh fruit and blue melon.
On the palate, there is a pleasant gasiness that makes you feel a chilli, followed by a juicy yet refreshing and refreshing sweetness, with an accompanying acidity and umami.
The juicy sweetness gradually fades away, leaving a medium aftertaste.
The finish is medium, leaving a firm astringent taste.
When you roll it around on your tongue, you can taste the full flavor and gentle sweetness.
As you drink more and more, you can also taste the acidity in the back of the mouth.
It has been a long time since I have had this wine, but I felt it was the best ever among the Colors.
I heard it is even better when aged, so I hope to see it again.
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