日日 秋津山田錦

【日日 秋津山田錦】
第五酒造期

適合想追求更內斂、更偏 terroir、適合配餐的高級酒的飲者。餐搭上從前菜（沙律、冷盤、白身魚刺身）到主菜（清淡燉煮、燒烤白肉、海鮮火鍋）都能自然連結，是名符其實的一餐一瓶型餐中清酒

【Nichinichi Akitsu Yamada Nishiki】

Founded in Kyoto in 2021, Nichinichi Jozo began brewing in May 2022 under brewer Hidehiko Matsumoto, and Nichinichi Akitsu Yamada Nishiki stands as its flagship expression. Crafted exclusively from top‑grade Yamada Nishiki grown in Akitsu, a grand‑cru‑level area within Tojo in Hyogo Prefecture, beyond the origins of the rice, all technical specifications (polishing, yeast, sake meter value, acidity) are intentionally not disclosed, inviting you to focus purely on the expression of rice, water and place.

Like “Nichinichi Yamada Nishiki”, this cuvée follows a very restrained aromatic line, deliberately avoiding showy ginjo perfume. The nose leans toward freshly steamed rice, cool citrus, green apple and white grape, giving a quiet, refreshing impression. On the palate, you first notice Nichinichi’s signature fine, gentle spritz, followed by a soft, continuous acidity from the kimoto method – closer to a smooth acid than the heavy lactic character of old‑school kimoto. That acidity gathers up the rice‑driven umami and sweetness, tightening the structure and leaving a cool, clean finish with just a trace of delicate rice aroma.

Compared with the earliest releases, recent vintages of Akitsu Yamada Nishiki are even more controlled in both aroma and sweetness, with acidity and mineral nuances drawn into sharper focus. The overall style feels quieter, more layered, and distinctly food‑centric – a sake designed to sit gracefully at the table rather than dominate it.

This is ideal for drinkers seeking a more restrained, terroir‑driven, gastronomy‑focused premium sake. From starters such as salads, cold dishes and white‑fish sashimi to mains like light simmered dishes, grilled white meats or seafood hotpot, it connects naturally across a full course. It is very much a “one bottle for the whole meal” kind of sake, meant to accompany and elevate your dining experience rather than overshadow it.

【Producer】Nichinichi Jozo
【Volume】720ml
【Rice】Yamada Nishiki from Akitsu 
【Alcohol level】11%