A Getariako Txakolina is a summertime this quencher that I always have on handI have introduced Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza blends to so many friends over the years. They all had the same reaction, why haven’t I heard of this wine before?
Indigenous grapes to the Getaria region of the Basque region in northern Spain, the grapes are grown high on trellised seaside cliffs above the Atlantic. The 5th generation family continue to follow the tradition of growing the two varieties together known as a field blend, as well blending them together. They were the first to do so and create a pink styled wine. Vines dating back to 1840, the hand harvested grapes are co-fermented in closed tanks with ambient yeast which creates the slight telltale spritz to this wine. It create the regions signature low alcohol, slight spritz zingy wine that is so deeply satisfying and moorish.
Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina Rubentis Rose 2021
Pours into the glass a bright light pink color. There is a slight effervescence to the wine. Heady aromas of green herbaceous jalapeño and bell pepper, gooseberry, grass, rhubarb, watermelon, strawberry, saline, grapefruit and lemon. There is a slight tickle from the light effervescence. Thisis a light bodied dry wine with the every present aromas on the nose accompanied with a racy high acidity and low alcohol. It’s full of beautiful herbaceousness. It has sparkle and life all on its own.