Cheongmyeongju takju 375 - 12%
Brand: Jungwondang
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Standard price: €10.00
Exhibition price: €5.00
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Description: A full-bodied artisanal unfiltered rice wine crafted with pure rice and traditional nuruk without dilution.
Tasting Notes: Creamy texture, rich yogurt-like lactic acidity, subtle melon, and a rich, rounded finish.
- Manufactured byKim Young-seop
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- Product Name: Cheongmyeongju Takju 14.5%
- Product Category: Korean Unfiltered Rice Wine / Takju (Cloudy Rice Wine)
- Country of Origin: Republic of Korea (Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do)
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 14.5%
- Volume / Packaging: 375ml Glass Bottle
- Ingredients:
- 100% Domestic Rice (Chungju-grown rice)
- Purified Bedrock Water
- Traditional Wheat Starter (Cheongmyeong Jugok, contains wheat)
- Additives: Zero artificial sweeteners (Aspartame-free), zero synthetic flavors, no artificial preservatives
- Brewing & Fermentation Process:
- Traditional multi-stage fermentation using proprietary wild-microflora nuruk
- Undiluted brewing (Wonju style) preserving dense grain texture and natural sweetness without adding water post-fermentation
- Processing / Filtration:
- Coarse-mesh filtered (traditional mesh sieving), retaining natural rice solids and fine sediment
- Type: Unpasteurised
- Appearance & Texture: Milky, opaque ivory hue; smooth, velvety, and dense viscosity
- Sensory & Chemical Profile:
- Acidity: Creamy lactic acidity reminiscent of natural yogurt
- Sweetness: Rich, concentrated natural grain sweetness balanced by crisp fermentation acidity
- Aroma: Ripe melon, soft pear, steamed sweet rice, and subtle floral yeast notes
- Mouthfeel & Body: Full-bodied, rich, creamy, and textured with a long, rounded finish
- Shelf Life:
- Unpasteurised (Cold Chain): 3 to 6 months from manufacture date
- Pasteurised (Ambient/Standard): 12 months from manufacture date
- Storage & Handling:
- Keep refrigerated (0°C–4°C / 32°F–39°F); store upright to maintain cap integrity
- Serving Recommendation:
- Gently invert or swirl the bottle before opening to evenly integrate the rich rice sediment
- Best served chilled (6°C–8°C); pairs exceptionally well with robustly seasoned dishes, spicy cuisine, savory pancakes (Jeon), braised meats, and artisanal charcuterie

