Izumibashi Kimoto Kurotonbo

Kurotonbo is a sake from Izumibashi, a brewery in Ebina that has been working since 1857. It is made by the traditional kimoto method, in which every stage calls for careful manual work. The brewery grows its own rice and uses mineral-rich water from Mount Tanazawa. The label shows dragonflies flying over rice fields. The character is pronounced cereal notes, with a rich, deep aromatic range and a strong umami. It is best served warm and suits a meal from first course to dessert.