Baskoli Txakoli Bianco 2022
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Clean and bright. Pale yellow color with greenish glints against the light. When poured into the glass from a certain height, reveals the presence of tiny carbonation bubbles typically associated with this type of txakoli. Intense aromas of white (pear and apple), citrus (grapefruit) and tropical (pineapple and passion fruit) fruits on the nose, all accentuated by the subtle effervescence of natural carbon dioxide gas. Balanced and fresh in the mouth, it has quite a sharp taste with well-integrated acidity. Agreeable on the palate with hints of citrus and tropical fruits in the aftertaste. Long, aromatic finish.
Pair with appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, mild cheeses, shellfish, fish, and rice.
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There's a light, pleasing spritz to this linear white, and well-knit acidity crackles on the palate, layered with notes of white peach, elderflower and lime and pink grapefruit zest.
Baskoli is a Txakoli wine that combines classicism and modernity. It is made from the Hondarrabi Beltza and Zuri grapes, grown in the winery ’ s own vineyards in Hondarribia and fermented at its state - of - the - art facility. Produced in at an exceptional winery equipped with state - of - the - art technology. A passion and love of the world of wine was what inspired this family - owned winery to create their own txakoli wineries in one of the most beautiful locations in the Basque Country: Hondarribia. What was once a shared dream is now a reality. A tradition lost in the 17th century which has been recovered thanks to the HIRUZTA project.
There are hundreds of white grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles.
On the southern edge of the rocky Bay of Biscay in northern Spain, this is Basque country and home to the refreshing and slightly effervescent (usually) white wine, Txakoli. Three subregions compose the larger one: Getariako Txakolina, Bizkaiko Txakolina and Arabako Txakolina. While Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza are the main grape varieties, other French varieties are scattered throughout the region.