Origin Saga, 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 lovely umeshu can be enjoyed chilled (10-12°) but also at room temperature (17-20°) or even a little warm (47-50°).

Umeshu

Clear Umeshu "Ume Yoibito" (15% vol.)

Clear Umeshu "Ume Yoibito" (15% vol.)
14,30 €
14,30 €
47,67 € l

Ref. 347

Size

In stock

Description
This traditional umeshu is made with barley shochu and plums from the Saga region. The plums are simmered in the shochu using an ancient method, with the only additive being crystal sugar to counteract the acidity of the fruit. Shochu is a distilled spirit usually made from rice, sweet potato, or barley, as is the case in this umeshu. The barley shochu, produced by the producer himself, brings a powerful, rounded aroma that pairs perfectly with the sweet and sour flavor of the fruit. Alcohol content: 15°
Flavor

Appearance: This umeshu has a lovely apricot color.

Nose: The first nose is powerful with almond paste. The second nose presents notes of cereals, almonds, cherries, hay, and orange. We can smell a little alcohol from the shochu.

Palate: The palate is sweet but balanced. There is a slight bitterness that makes the tasting fresh with a nice acidity. There are dried fruits and umeboshi plum. A vegetal side emerges with lingering notes of tea.

Finish: The finish is light with apricot and bitter almond. After a few moments, the apricot kernel lingers.

Conservation

Store in a cool, dry place away from light. Refrigerate after opening.

Ingredients & Allergens
Shochu (water (48.7%), barley (16.4%), barley koji (8.1%)), ume (Japanese plum) (14.6%), sugar (12.2%).

Allergenes : Barley
Nutritional Values

Per 100 ml: Energy 669 kJ / 160 kcal, Fat 0 g (of which saturates 0 g), Carbohydrates 21 g (of which sugars 20 g), Protein 0.1 g, Salt 0 g.

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Origin Saga, 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 lovely umeshu can be enjoyed chilled (10-12°) but also at room temperature (17-20°) or even a little warm (47-50°).
Munemasa Shuzo
The producer

Munemasa Shuzo

Based in the Saga region since 1985, the Munemasa brewery has made it its mission to advance sake culture by creating innovative and original blends. In 2002, it moved to Imari, a city famous for Japanese porcelain, becoming a popular stop for visitors eager to discover its craftsmanship. True to its values, Munemasa uses only locally sourced ingredients, ensuring authenticity and traceability in its creations. Blending local tradition with a spirit of innovation, the brewery invites enthusiasts to explore new expressions of sake.