KURO
(Black)KURO (Black) starts with delicate aromas of apple and banana, then strikes a balance of savory depth and dry clarity that brings out the best in the food before leaving the palate clean and fresh.
- Junmai Ginjo
- Masumi No. 7 Yeast
- Rice polished to 55% remaining
- 15% alcohol
KURO is named for the lustrous black of traditional lacquerware. Great for everyday sipping or those special black-tie occasions, it pairs well with shellfish, dark meat fish, and green vegetables—especially those with astringency, like asparagus, artichokes, or rucola.
- Name
- KURO (Black)
- Type
- Junmai Ginjo
- Availability
- Year-round
- Ingredients
- Rice, water, koji, yeast
- Rice
- Miyama Nishiki, Sankei Nishiki, Hitogokochi(all Nagano Pref.), Yamada Nishiki (Hyogo Pref.)
- Polishing rate
- 55% remaining
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Serving temperature
- Best chilled, good warm
- Storage
- Cool and dark
Volumes
- 1800ml, 720ml, 300ml