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Manotsuru

Manotsuru
"Crane" Karakuchi Sake

Pair this wine with:
Cheese Shellfish Vegetables

Category: Futsu-Shu Sake

Date Tasted:
Country: Japan
Alcohol: 16%
86 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$11
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Manotsuru
"Crane" Karakuchi Sake

Pair this wine with:
Cheese Shellfish Vegetables

Category: Futsu-Shu Sake

Date Tasted:
Country: Japan
Alcohol: 16%
Silvery straw color. Aromas and flavors of cantaloupe, caper berry, fondant, and lanolin with a lean, bright, dryish light body and a polished, brisk finish displaying nuances of chalk and hints of rose. An easy-drinking Futsu-Shu for effortless casual pairings.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Quaffable
Aroma Aroma: cantaloupe, caper berry, fondant, and lanolin
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with nuances of chalk and hints of rose
Sweetness Sweetness: Dryish
Enjoy Enjoy: Now with food
Recipes Pairing: Roasted Vegetables, Tempura, Swiss
Bottom Line Bottom Line: An easy-drinking Futsu-Shu for effortless casual pairings.

The Importer

Vino Del Sol

The Importer
4200 S. Hulen St, Ste. 315
Fort Worth, TX 76109
USA
1 800-837-8086

Futsu-Shu Sake

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Serve in a Stemless Wine Glass
Saké that has less than 30% of the unwanted elements milled away is called Futsu-shu and is politely referred to as “bulk saké”. Futsu-shu is not a regulated beverage by the Japanese government and may have a variety of additives including sweeteners, colorings and bulk alcohol.

These are not considered as refined or as flavorful as the finest sakes, so keep that in mind when selecting sake for exotic cuisine. These are the sakes that should be served warm.