Kanenaka Junmai Chokarakuchi / カネナカ 純米 超辛口

Kimoto Excellence – Double Gold Winner from Nakajimaya

Category: Junmai Sake (Kimoto Method)

Product Information

・Volume: 720ml
・ABV: 16%
・Ingredients: Rice (Yamada Nishiki), Koji, Water
・Origin: Yamaguchi, Japan
・Polishing Ratio: 60%
・Sake Profile:
  - SMV: +8  Acidity: 1.9  Amino Acid: 1.3
・Retail Price in Japan: 2,640 JPY (incl. tax)

Tasting Profile

Brewed by rising sake star Nobuhiro Nakamura, this bold Kimoto-style Junmai was awarded Gold at IWC 2020. Deep umami, dry structure, and clarity of flavor define this sake rooted in tradition.

・Appearance: Clear, pale straw
・Nose: Steamed rice, savory broth, and lactic nuance
・Palate: Structured and full-bodied with pronounced umami
・Finish: Long, dry, and clean

Serving Suggestions

・Best Enjoyed: Room temperature to gently warmed (Nurukan)
・Food Pairing: Miso-glazed fish, braised pork belly, agedashi tofu
・Recommended For: Premium Japanese restaurants, tastings, curated retail

Logistics & Packaging

・Case Size: 12 bottles
・Case Dimensions / Weight: Available upon request

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Kanenaka Kimoto Junmai – Extra Dry
Double Gold Award-Winning Sake from Nakajimaya

Awards:

• Kura Master 2023 – Gold Prize in the Classic Kimoto Category

• International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2020 – Gold Medal in the Junmai Division
  Out of 263 entries, only 15 won Gold – Kanenaka stood out for the second consecutive year.

Brewed by the young and talented Nobuhiro Nakamura, Kanenaka Kimoto Junmai embodies the spirit of tradition and innovation under the historic name of Nakajimaya Brewery in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Tasting Profile

Elegant aroma with a perfect balance of refined rice umami and dry sharpness.
Smooth on the palate with a crisp, clean finish that enhances food flavors.
This sake delivers a modern take on traditional Kimoto-style Junmai, enjoyable even in a wine glass.

• Style: Extra Dry Junmai (Kimoto)

• SMV (Sake Meter Value): +15 to +19

• Acidity: 2.0

• Alcohol: 16%

• Polishing Ratio: 60%

• Rice Used: Yamada Nishiki (Koji) / Gohyakumangoku (Kake)

• Region: Yamaguchi, Japan

Serving Suggestions

• Best Enjoyed: Chilled (10–15°C), Room Temperature, or Gently Warmed (Nurukan)

• Food Pairing: Perfect with flavorful Japanese dishes such as miso-marinated grilled fish, braised pork belly, or agedashi tofu.

• Sake Enthusiast's Choice: Ideal for those who seek bold, umami-rich sake made with traditional Kimoto brewing
  
  

• A powerful, dry sake that’s more than just dryness – it’s packed with depth, umami, and clarity.
  An embodiment of bold tradition and masterful precision.