Toyo Bijin 'Asian Beauty' Sake, Japan NV Montecucco Almost sleek

Almost sleek

So much sandalwood and blackberry character

” and Serge Férigoule is most certainly the heart that links the two together

penetrating finish that features polished tannins and resonating florality

maybe less floral than it showed back then

Toyo Bijin 'Asian Beauty' Sake, Japan NV Montecucco Almost sleekA beautifully dense and complex sake, the Ichiban Matoi contains notes of fresh tropical fruit like melon, papaya and strawberry. Gorgeous aromatics, the sake itself is soft with a pleasant off dry flavor, but balanced by a light acidity. A bracing, lively and racy example of the Daiginjo category. Enjoyable on its own or with lighter fare like fluke or salted and grilled vegetables, this also makes for a pleasantly surprising pairing with fresh fruit.