IZUMIBASHI - KANAGAWA PREFECTURE
Founded in Ebinagochi in 1857, during the Edo period, Izumibashi is located in one of the main rice-growing regions of Kanagawa Prefecture. This particular location, in the heart of the alluvial plain of the Sagami River, gives it access not only to the land needed for rice-growing, but also to excellent quality water from the Tanzawa mountain range.
Known as Black Dragonfly, this is a powerful, rich Junmaï Kimoto, with lightly smoky, cereal notes, as well as hints of citrus fruit and pineapple. It is dry and lactic on the palate, with a hint of fruit. The finish is spicy and reminiscent of black pepper. An elegant first step into the world of Kimoto 泉橋 きもと純米黒とんぼ...
The use of Omachi rice brings roundness and density to this Junmai Ginjo Kimoto, in marked contrast to the Junmai of the same series. A rich, dense sake, with a beautiful aromatic expression of flowers, white-fleshed fruit, sweet notes and a hint of spice to energize the whole. Floral, fruity, with a spicy background 泉橋...