Yangchong Brewery - Chungju Rice Wine

Yangchon Brewery's Chungju is a clear, refined Korean rice wine (cheongju) from Nonsan, South Korea, where the family-run brewery has fermented rice since 1920. It's made with just rice, water, and traditional nuruk starter, using rice grown in fields where snails are released instead of herbicides to keep the paddies chemical-free. Slow low-temperature fermentation and aging over roughly two months yield a golden-amber wine with savory notes of fermented soy, cheese rind, and mushroom rounded out by a touch of natural sweetness. Serve chilled in a white wine glass alongside grilled beef bulgogi, spicy stir-fry, or other bold, smoky dishes.