Tozai
Snow Maiden
This sake is named after Hanako, or “Flower Maiden”, the most famous Japanese koi fish that lived for 226 years in the snowy, icy waters at the foot of Japan’s Mt. Ontake.
Tozai’s iconic nigori sake is also packaged into an accessible, pocket-sized can.
Tasting Notes
Bright and fresh with a lovely ricey and fruity combination. Flavors of honeydew melon, raw pumpkin, and radish. Creamy texture and full body.
Food Pairing
Try with spicy foods, crab, pork, or spicy tuna poke.
Prefecture
Kyoto
Style Profile
Nigori (Cloudy)
Seimaibuai
70%
Base Rice
Gohyakumangoku & Gin-Ohmi
Grade
Junmai Nigori
Trade Materials
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