Dry and lean in the nose with hints of celery, pear puree and anise. On the palate this junmai is soft and creamy on the palate with rich, savory flavors of mocha, hazelnut, spicy vanilla, ending with crisp acidity. POLISHING RATIO: 80% ALCOHOL: 16-17% SMV -: 2.0% ACIDITY: 2.10% RICE KOJI: Yamadanishiki RICE KAKE: Yamadanishiki YEAST STRAIN: Koshi Ibuki FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with rustic Italian food, cheese and tomato centric or creamy pasta dishes CHEESE PAIRINGS: Italian Raschera, Pecoria Reggiano