| Type | Fruity and elegant aroma. |
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| Fragrance | Elegant and clear aroma like fruits or flowers including apple, pear, white peach, narcissus, basil and mint. 
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| Taste | Fresh with moderate bitterness and umami. Smooth aftertaste. |
| Serving temperature | Cold: about 10℃ |
| Food pairings | Food with natural and soft sweetness or cuisine with simple taste including white fish sashimi, steamed chicken and carpaccio. Good as an aperitif.  
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| Glasses | A trumpet glass (wide rim and deep bowl) makes the aroma more expressive. 
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| Type | Crisp and dry. |
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| Fragrance | Calm and moderate with freshness and mild fruity notes like loquat, Japanese pear, lemon and green apple. 
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| Taste | Refreshing and smooth with moderate tartness. Crisp and dry aftertaste. |
| Serving temperature | Very cold: 5~10℃ |
| Food pairings | Dishes with simple ingredients and fresh flavors like grilled fish, seafood dumpling, Vietnamese spring roll and scallop sashimi.  
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| Glasses | A small glass or a champagne flute allows you to finish the drink before the serving temperature changes so that you can enjoy the original taste and the subtle fresh aroma of the sake. 
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| Type | Rich taste of rice with abundant umami. |
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| Fragrance | Rich and mellow aroma with notes of trees and dairy products such as rice, ear of rice, ceder and maple. 
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| Taste | Balance of sweetness, tartness and a pleasant hint of bitterness. Rich taste. |
| Serving temperature | A bit cold: 15～20℃ Warm: 40～55℃ |
| Food pairings | A good match with a wide range of cuisine and more delicious when enjoyed with meals. Pairs well with the cuisine with strong flavors, fermented food and butter dishes like Oden, gratin, oyster and Sukiyaki.  
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| Glasses | A Japanese style glass （circular shape and thin rim）allows you to enjoy the perfect balance of aroma, umami and tartness. 
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| Type | Aged well. |
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| Fragrance | Complex and intense aroma from aging like dried fruits and spices. 
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| Taste | Intense sweetness and pleasant tartness with rich and long aftertaste. |
| Serving temperature | A bit cold or room temp: 15～25℃ A bit warm: about 35℃ |
| Food pairings | Food with intense flavors and oily food such as Mapo tofu, steak, foie gras and aged cheese.  
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| Glasses | A brandy glass or a transparent glass allows you to enjoy the intense aroma and beautiful color. 
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