Showcasing the revived Wataribune rice variety, father of Yamadanishiki, the Ginjo 55 offers exquisite balance of sweet and savoury, bitterness and acidity and ultimately wonderfully smooth.
style
crisp and refreshing
availability
year round
best before
Out of stock
on the palate
balanced sweetness umami
on the nose
melon and citrus
RPR (Rice Polishing Ratio)
55%
On a mission to grow a rice variety perfectly suited to Ibaraki, capable of expressing the true terrior of the region, Yamauchi-san painstakingly developed Wataribune rice from a preserved sample of just 14 grams of seedlings.
Characteristics特徴
Prefecture
ibaraki
Rice
wataribune
Alcohol
15.5%
SMV (Sake Meter Value)
+2
Acidity
1.5
Water Source
water from underground aquifer known as "sacred water" in the ishioka region