Shichida爱山 七割五分磨き
Ryoji
Shichida Aiyama Unfiltered Sake
Sake rice: Aiyama
Refined rice step：75%
Alcoholic strength: 17
Available in March 2022
Clear and transparent appearance, weak viscosity, medium to high aroma intensity, with flavors similar to mango, raw rice and lactic acid. On the first day of tasting, the purpose lingers on the tongue for a long time, after which the fruitiness can be felt. The wine has a slightly heavier texture and is a solid, full-bodied wine with a very solid flavor. Although the alcohol content reaches 17 degrees, the piquancy is well suppressed.
On the second day, the bottle still had plenty of gas in it (bang).
The aromas were released more fully this time, with a rice note of purpose interspersed with pear fruit. The taste remained on the tongue for a long time, and the aftertaste was the sweetness of chewing rice (and a little bit of the strawberry sweetness of Aisan rice), and the spicy taste was more defined, but the bitterness lasted longer, so I think this wine is more suitable for dishes with strong and sweet flavors.
When heated to 45 degrees, the aroma of steamed rice is more pronounced, and the acidity and sweetness are stronger, while the bitterness almost disappears. Overall quite drinkable and good value for money.
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