Sawahime Momoiro Junmai Nigori 1.8L
🍶 Sawahime Momoiro Junmai Nigori is a sake that proudly embraces its cloudy appearance. This unfiltered sake offers a creamy texture and a full-bodied experience, rich with rice sediment that enhances its natural sweetness.
Crafted in Japan, Sawahime utilizes traditional brewing techniques with rice, water, yeast, and koji. The minimal filtration process retains rice solids, providing a distinctive cloudiness and creamy mouthfeel that sets it apart.
Expect flavors of honeydew melon, raw pumpkin, and radish on the palate, delivering a bright and fresh taste that's both approachable for new drinkers and intriguing for seasoned enthusiasts.
This sake balances richness with drinkability, making it a versatile choice for pairing with diverse dishes, from spicy Asian cuisine to hearty Western comfort foods.
Tasting Notes
| Nose | Soft floral notes and ricey sweetness |
| Palate | Honeydew melon, raw pumpkin, and radish |
| Finish | Creamy with a lingering sweetness |
Product Details
| 🇯🇵 | Origin | Japan |
| 🏭 | Producer | Sawahime |
| 🍶 | Style | Junmai Nigori Sake |
| 📦 | Volume | 1.8L |
| 🔢 | ABV | 14-17% |
Why We Like It
• Traditional unfiltered sake style with a modern twist• Creamy texture from retained rice sediments
• Bright, fruity profile with a fresh finish
• Versatile pairing with both Asian and Western foods
Food Pairing
• Spicy Asian dishes• Mac and cheese
• Lightly grilled seafood
• Creamy cheeses for contrast
