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Tonkotsu Ramen
A tonkotsu broth is pork bones cooked to a rich, fatty, deeply savoury cream, salty and loaded with umami, so the wine must bring high acidity to cut the fat and enough freshness to keep the umami from turning it metallic. Low tannin is essential. Avoid red wine and oak.
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