Hiruzta Txakolina Rosé 2020

The name Hiruzta means “a three-person harvest” in Basque which references the 3 winery owners (Asensio Rekalde and his sons Txarli and Angel). Their 17 hectares winery is located at the foothills of Jaizkibel Mountain in Getariako Txakolina, Spain. This coastal, rocky terrain DO is is located in the north eastern Basque Country of Spain just shy of 18 miles of the French border. It has the Atlantic to the north, the Pyrenees to the East. Their wines are known for their searing zingy acidity with a slight sparkling fix to them which leaves a tingly tickle feeling on the finish. The acidity make them great fish and seafood partners. These wines are low in alcohol (DO regulation) and best drink early. The main varietal is Hondarrabi Zuri (95% of total plantings).

Hiruzta Txakolina Rosé 2020

Getariako Txakolina DO, Spain

12%abv

🍇 Blend of 70% Hondarrabi Beltza 30% Hondarrabi Zuri

The grapes undergo a cool maceration for 4-6 hours in stainless steel tanks followed by saignée of the pink must. This pink must is then mixed in with the Hondarrabi Zuri white must to create this jewel toned wine.

Pours into the glass a deep salmon color.

Swirl and red fruits, saline minerality and white blossom

Sip and you feel the slight effervescence and bright acidity tickles your tongue, followed by fresh summer strawberry and watermelon, red currant, white blossom, yeast, lemon and grapefruit, thyme and finishes on a briney note. It’s aromatic , fresh and fun.

Enjoy with Manchego cheese, pan fried chorizo lollipops, shrimp and strawberry salad or as I did with roasted mussels.