Nito Sake: The Perfect Balance Between Two Contradictory Elements

About Maruishi Brewery

关于丸石酒造

The Maruishi Brewery was founded in 1690. Their signature brand ‘Nito’ is highly focused on production methods and quality ingredients. Taste and aroma, acidity and umami, heavy and light, sweet and dry – after repeated trial and error to achieve the best balance and flavor between these two contradictory elements, Omachi and Yamadanishiki were chosen as the best rice for Maruishi’s sake brewing.

丸石酒造成立于1690年。他们的标志性品牌“Nito”高度注重生产方法和产品质量。味道和香气，酸度和鲜味，重和轻，甜和干–经过反复试验，总结错误，在这两个相互矛盾的元素之间达到最佳平衡，丸石酒造使用最好的大町和山田锦作为酿造用米。

The symbol of ‘Nito’ is two hares from the old proverb saying if you “run after two rabbits you’ll catch neither”. Maruishi, however, believes they are able to catch both hares by using two kinds of rice, Omachi and Yamadanishiki, to achieve a balance of flavors that each tell their own tale.

“Nito”的象征是古老的谚语中的两只野兔，如果你“追赶两只兔子，你就不会抓住任何一只兔子”。然而，丸石认为，他们能够通过使用大町和山田锦两种大米来捕捉这两种微妙的平衡，即使是每种大米都有着自己独特个性。

Omachi is used for Junmai Daiginjo and Junmai Ginjo sake, aiming for a clean, rich in flavor and sweetness, and light on the finish sake, while Yamada Nishiki is used for Junmai Ginjo and Junmai sake, aiming for a sake that unfolds its flavor slowly and comfortably, with a light aftertaste that can be enjoyed for a long time.

大町用于纯米大吟酿和纯米吟酿清酒，旨在获得干净，浓郁的风味和甜味，并在余味上清淡，而山田锦用于纯米吟酿和纯米清酒，旨在缓慢而舒适地展现其风味，回味轻盈，可以长时间享用。

Junmai Daiginjo Nito Omachi 48

纯米大吟酿二兔大町48

Nito's features are its freshness, its pleasing aftertaste, and how well it pairs with food. The freshness can impart a smooth and stable flavor throughout all aspects of introduction, development, denouement, and ending, and the pleasing aftertaste brings the "story" to a comfortable conclusion and instills desire for another serving.

二兔的特点是它的新鲜度，令人愉悦的回味，以及与食物的搭配程度。新鲜感可以贯穿于开头、展开、结局、结尾的各个环节，给人一种流畅而稳定的味道，而令人愉悦的回味则让“故事”有了一个舒适的结尾，并让人产生再来一杯的欲望。

Our recommendation is Junmai Daiginjo Nito Omachi 48, a slightly hazy sake that has a supple cherry aroma, suave sweetness with a fruity taste, and elegant acidity. The finish is beautiful and clean, fading to an almost spicy dry. We invite you to try this sake in two ways: all on its own to start with, and then in combination with food. Pairing it with food propels Nito to an even higher level.

我们推荐的是纯米大吟酿二兔大町48，这是一种略显朦胧的清酒，有柔和的樱桃香气，温和的甜味中带有水果的味道，以及优雅的酸度。余味美丽而干净，略带辛辣的干味。我们邀请您以两种方式品尝这种清酒: 首先单独尝试，然后搭配食物饮用。将其与食物搭配将会把二兔推提高一个档次哦。