Origin Ishikawa, Japan
Container Glass bottle
Usage Pairing : Ideal as an aperitif, it pairs very well with acidity, bitterness, spices, egg, umami and dried/smoked ingredients. Enjoy it in a cocktail, with a cheese and dried fruit platter (almond, dried apricot, hazelnut, walnut, pine nut, etc.), with a cherry tart, peach melba, cheesecake or chocolate fudge cake. Serving temperature: This umeshu can be enjoyed chilled (10-12°) but also at room temperature (17-20°) or even a little warm (47-50°).

Ishikawa

Umeshu with gold leaf 200ml (14°)

Umeshu with gold leaf 200ml (14°)
41,40 €
41,40 €

Ref. ISHIKAWA11

Low stock

Description
This traditional umeshu is made with barley shochu and plums from the Wakayama region. The plums are steeped in the long-aged shochu. Shochu is a distilled spirit typically made from rice, sweet potato, or barley, as is the case in this umeshu. This spirit reflects the craftsmanship of a master brewer from the Noto Peninsula, coupled with the gold leaf work, a true tradition of the region. Alcohol content: 14°
Flavor

A fruity and sweet flavor, enhanced by the smoothness of shochu.

Conservation

Store in a cool, dark place. Once opened, consume promptly.

Ingredients & Allergens

Barley shochu (Barley, Barley koji), Ume plum, Rock candy, Gold leaf (0.005%)

Nutritional Values

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Origin Ishikawa, Japan
Container Glass bottle
Usage Pairing : Ideal as an aperitif, it pairs very well with acidity, bitterness, spices, egg, umami and dried/smoked ingredients. Enjoy it in a cocktail, with a cheese and dried fruit platter (almond, dried apricot, hazelnut, walnut, pine nut, etc.), with a cherry tart, peach melba, cheesecake or chocolate fudge cake. Serving temperature: This umeshu can be enjoyed chilled (10-12°) but also at room temperature (17-20°) or even a little warm (47-50°).
Hakuza
The producer

Hakuza

Since its creation in 1953 by the grandfather of the current president, Mina Takaoka, the Hakuza company specializes in manufacturing of metal and gold leaf in Ishikawa Prefecture. The company has diversified and now offers fashion accessories, cosmetics, and food products, all using gold leaf work. These quality products reflect artisanal know-how and a long Japanese tradition.