Moromi Nigori
Moromi Nigori
BREWERY | LOCATION
CHIYO SHUZO | NARA
CLASSIFICATION
Junmai • Pure Rice Sake
Muroka • No charcoal filtration
Nama • Unpasteurised
Genshu • Undiluted
Nigori • Cloudy
Chiyo Shuzo is run by Tetsuya Sakai. The Shinomine range of sake from Chiyo is named after the Shinomine mountain range not far from the brewery. Sakai-san’s focus with the Shinomine range is to craft balanced and acid-driven sake that showcases the rice type along with the ability to age gracefully.
The Moromi Nigori is directly bottled from the tank, only given a very coarse filter, and thus contains fermentation sediment. Very fragrant notes of fresh ferment. The palate is dry and textural with the slightest hint of spritz. A wonderful aperitif.
YEAR: 2023
RICE TYPE: Gohyakumangoku [Koji] & Ginpu [Kake]
RICE POLISHING: 50%
ALCOHOL: 17%
YEAST STRAIN: #9
SERVE: Chilled
*Koji = rice used for creating the Koji. *Kake = rice used in the main fermentation
SIZE: 720ml
STORAGE: Store Nama [unpasteurised] Sake in a cool dark place, trying to avoid direct sunlight.
HANDLING: Once opened the Chiyo 'Moromi Nigori' will last well for at least 4 - 5 weeks, ideally in a refrigerator.