marumaruo
Limited edition sake from Shichida. It is a "limited edition" junmai ginjo made with Yamadanishiki from the local Eriyama area.
The label depicts a gentle view of terraced rice paddies.
Ogi, the home of Tenzan Shuzo, the brewer of Shichida, is located in the Eriyama district. The stunning scenery of approximately 600 terraced rice paddies has been selected as one of the "100 best terraced rice paddies in Japan.
In late September each year, higanbana (cluster amaryllis) blooms, dyeing the rice paddies red and creating an autumnal scene. This autumn scene is said to be the inspiration for the label.
The cool, back terraced rice paddies at an elevation of 400 meters are a good site for growing Yamada-Nishiki, preventing high temperatures from causing poor growth. This is the first release of Yamada-Nishiki since it was first cultivated in the terraced rice paddies of this local Eriyama district.
We poured it into a Burgundy glass. The aroma is banana-like. The soft sweetness is faintly reminiscent of wasanbon. The full flavor and acidity in the aftertaste are well balanced, making it a sake that can be enjoyed slowly.
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