{"product_id":"born-muroka","title":"Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo 0.72L 17% ABV","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSake Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfiltered, Unpasteurized, and Full of Character – Intense Fruitiness from Fukui\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Junmai Daiginjo Sake (Muroka Nama Genshu)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Katō Kichibee Shōten, Fukui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRice Variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yamada Nishiki (Special A Growing Region, Hyogo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRice Polishing Ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSMV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e +2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.6–1.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An intense, complex bouquet with expressive notes of ripe honeydew melon, pear, banana, and tropical fruits. Delicate floral nuances reminiscent of rose petals add an extra layer of elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Powerful, full-bodied, and exceptionally smooth. Ripe fruit flavors combine with harmonious sweetness, lively acidity, and pronounced umami depth. Its rich, almost creamy, mouth-coating texture creates an intense and multilayered tasting experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, smooth, and remarkably harmonious. The intense fruitiness and a pleasant warmth of umami linger gently, while a delicate freshness provides a beautifully balanced finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear with a subtle pale straw-yellow hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Serving Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best enjoyed well chilled at approximately 5–10°C. A wine glass particularly enhances its complex fruit aromas and velvety texture. An excellent pairing with sashimi, seafood, rich fish dishes, cheese, and creamy foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As a completely unpasteurized Nama sake, it must be kept refrigerated at all times and protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Store in the refrigerator even when unopened. Once opened, continue to keep refrigerated and ideally consume within a few days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Born Muroka Nama Genshu combines several exceptional characteristics of traditional Japanese sake production. It is brewed from premium Yamada Nishiki rice cultivated in the renowned Special A growing region of Hyogo, polished to a rice polishing ratio of 50%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuroka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means that the usual charcoal filtration process is omitted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to completely unpasteurized sake, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenshu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means that the sake is bottled without the usual dilution with water. In addition, only the highly prized middle portion of the pressing process (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNakadori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother distinctive feature is its maturation at an exceptionally low temperature of −10°C. This gives the powerful Nama Genshu a remarkably smooth texture while preserving its intense fruitiness and freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe historic Katō Kichibee Shōten brewery in Fukui has been producing premium sake under the Born (梵) brand since 1860. Born Muroka Nama Genshu has received numerous international awards, including Gold Medals in 2026 at the Milano Sake Challenge, the Australian Sake Awards, and the Los Angeles International Wine Competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Katō Kichibee Shōten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImporter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e JFC Deutschland GmbH, Theodorstr. 293, 40472 Düsseldorf, Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.72 liters, 17% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katoukichibee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58394622198142,"sku":"0116","price":53.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2257\/2158\/files\/born_01.png?v=1793907059","url":"https:\/\/www.truejapan.de\/en\/products\/born-muroka","provider":"TrueJapan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}