Nanbu Bijin Awa Sparkling Junmai Ginjo Nanbu Bijin | 南部美人

Nanbu Bijin Awa Sparkling Junmai Ginjo

$95.00 USD

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Tasting Notes

This refined and perfectly balanced sparkling sake is crafted using locally grown Ginotome rice and pristine subterranean water. Delicate floral aromas gently greet the nose, while crisp carbonation enhances the sake’s silky texture. A subtle umami undertone adds depth, leading to a creamy and satisfying finish. Refreshing and elegant, this sake offers a unique sparkling twist on traditional Junmai Ginjo craftsmanship.

As a sparkling sake, Nanbu Bijin Awa offers a vibrant and effervescent drinking experience, making it a perfect alternative to champagne or sparkling wine. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with light dishes, it delivers a refreshing and celebratory touch to any occasion.

Specifications

Class: Junmai Ginjo
Style: Sparkling
Rice: Ginotome
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 55%
ABV: 12%
Size: 720ml

 

Overview

Food Pairings: Ideal as an aperitif, setting the stage for a sophisticated dining experience.

About the Brewery
Main brewery, Ninohe, Iwate Regional location shown. Marker may represent the prefecture.

Nanbu Bijin Co., Ltd.

株式会社南部美人

A Ninohe brewery founded in 1902 whose name expresses an ambition to make beautiful, refined sake rooted in Nanbu culture and water.

Founded
1902
Location
Ninohe, Iwate, Japan

Brewing philosophy

It joins inherited Nanbu-toji technique with younger energy and modern innovation while remaining closely connected to local agriculture and community.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

  • Nanbu water
  • elegant calligraphy
  • young toji team

Aromatic expression

Restrained Lifted

Rice character

Delicate Pronounced

Acidity

Rounded Bright

Polished and graceful, with clean fruit and restrained richness.

SAKEZEN Team View is an editorial interpretation of official producer information, informed by our tasting perspective. Axis positions are qualitative, not laboratory measurements. Individual releases and personal impressions may vary.

The Essence of Fine Sake

Four dimensions that shape how sake is made, understood, and enjoyed.

Clear spring water flowing from a bamboo spout at a rural Japanese sake brewery

Place & Provenance

Local water, rice, climate, and brewing traditions give each region its distinct character.

Polished sake rice grains resting in a brewer's hand

Rice Polishing

Polishing removes the grain’s outer layers, helping shape aroma, texture, and style.

Sake brewer tying a batch designation tag to an amber bottle

Sake Designations

Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, and other designations reflect ingredients, rice polishing, and brewing methods.

Friends sharing warm sake cups around a dining table

Versatile Enjoyment

Explore sake across temperatures, pairings, occasions, and seasons.