Antxiola 2022 Getariako Txakolina DO

Item Number: 18710

UPC: 8-437005039049

Country: Spain
Region: Basque Country
Sub Region: Basque Country
Appellation/AVA: Getariako Txakolina DO
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Landarbide Vineyard
Vintage: 2022
Grape(s): 100% Hondarribi Zuri
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 11.5

Vineyard Information: Vineyards are located on the Gipuzkoa Coast with the Cantabrian Sea to the north. The winery and vineyards are established on gentle, rounded hills, which stand 90 meters above sea level and come to an abrupt halt at the coast. In order to avoid high humidity related problems, the vineyards are located on the sunniest, windiest slopes with good drainage. Vineyards are not irrigated. The grapes for this Txakoli are cultivated at a greater height above the ground, with the foliage forming a contiguous canopy to improve the microclimate. Antxiola Getariako Txakolina is specifically made from the Landarbide Vineyard, which is located inside Pagoeta Natural Park.

Winemaking Notes: Harvest is manual. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel with indigenous yeast. Malolactic fermentation occurs in stainless steel. The wine rests on its lees until bottling. It is bottled while young to capture some of the natural CO2 left in the wine, which gives it a slight effervescence.

Tasting Notes: This young, very dry white wine that is unique to the Basque Country, has subtle and delicate aromas on the nose with lively acidity on the palate. It is fresh and mineral, offering apple, white flowers, citrus, and salty sea aromas. Full of quenching energy, this is one of the best summer white wines. Try Shellfish and Potatoes a la Mariniere !

Serving Notes: The traditional way of serving it is to pour it from a great height into a glass, so it froths and splashes around festively. This is done to ensure that, together with the small carbonic bubbles, the fruit and whole range of fruity aromas are shown in the glass.

About Getariako Txakolina: Located in Spain’s Basque Country, Getariako Txakolina is one of three Txakoli appellations. Txakoli produces white wine that shares affinities with Vinho Verde of Portugal. These wines are usually sold young, slightly sparkling, and low in alcohol. Getariako Txakolina is the principal appellation with around 400 hectares planted. Around 95% of its vineyards are close to or directly facing the Bay of Biscay, planted on steep slopes. Getariako produces a fresh white wine with particular saltiness.