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Urakasumi “Zen”
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Urakasumi “Zen”

Miyagi prefecture

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Ginjo-style bliss

First released in 1973, this signature bottle by Saura led the way in ginjo-style sake. Urakasumi “Zen” is still beloved today for its mildness, balance and full-bodied taste, accompanied by a gentle melon and white flower aroma. Reliably delicious, this sake has earned numerous awards, including the 2022 Luxembourg Sake Challenge Junmai Ginjo Category Gold Award. It’s also a fantastic partner for fresh seafood, salad and grilled chicken.

Characteristics

Brand Urakasumi
Brewery Saura
Category Junmai Ginjo
Subcategory N/A
Taste Profile Light & Dry
Rice variety Toyonishiki,  Yamadanishiki
Yeast variety In-house
Alcohol 15.5%
RPR ? 50%
SMV ? 1.5
Acidity ? 1.4
Values listed are at the time of production.

Serving Temperature

The best serving temperature of Urakasumi “Zen” is cold (40-60°F), room temp (70°F) or warm (85-115°F).
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Region

Urakasumi “Zen” - Miyagi prefecture

Urakasumi is made in Miyagi prefecture in the Tohoku region.

Taste Metrics

Tasting Notes

  • Melon

    Melon

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Mineral

    Mineral

Recommended Pairing

  • Sushi/Sashimi

    Sushi/Sashimi

  • Seafood

    Seafood

  • Veggies

    Veggies

Saura

Founded in 1724, Saura has dedicated its sacred sake to the divinities of Shiogama Shrine, religious center of the Tohoku region. Brewmasters Sagoro Hirano and Juichi Hirano, who left behind their legendary Hirano method, are followed by current brewmasters Kunio Onodera, Toru Yamada and Isao Akama, who are winning many gold awards in competitions. Also famous as the birthplace of Association No. 12 yeast, they’ve asked us to please “enjoy a peaceful and pleasant time while drinking Urakasumi, as the name comes from an ancient poem that depicts the beauty of the arrival of spring in the Shiogama Bay, where the sake brewery is located.”

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