Onna Joshu - Junmai Daiginjo - 15.4%
The Iwamura brewery, renowned for its excellence, was founded in 1797 in Iwamura, Ena district, Gifu prefecture in Japan. The Watarai family began artisanal sake production there, which they then offered as an annual tribute to Iwamura Castle. Initially, the brewery also produced miso and soy sauce, which is why its name in Japanese is jôzô (fermentation/brewing) rather than shuzô (brewery). It was in the mid-20th century that the house fully dedicated itself exclusively to sake production, maintaining traditional techniques passed down through generations.
The rice used is locally grown, ensuring optimal quality, while the water comes from a centuries-old well dug over 400 years ago. This water, low in calcium and magnesium, allows for slow and controlled fermentation, giving the sake a soft and delicate taste. The rice polishing ratio averages 52%, ensuring the characteristic finesse of this exceptional beverage.
The Onna Joshu cuvée is a Junmai Daiginjo sake, with Yamadanishiki rice polished to 40% to guarantee unparalleled purity and lightness. This sake is distinguished by its intense fruity aroma and delicate flavor, ideal to accompany refined cuisine or to be enjoyed alone as a sensory climax.
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