2023 Bodegas Gaintza Getariako Txakolina

Bodegas Gaintza is a typical family business and is located next to the old family farm, which was built in 1923 by José Antonio Lazkano. His great-grandsons, Joseba and Urtzi, currently manage the vineyards. They took over from their father Nicolás and their mother Mariángeles can still be seen in her van delivering wine.

The Gaintza Txakolina consists of 85% Hondarrabi Zuri, 5% Hondarrabi Beltza & 10% Gros Manseng, which are picked completely manually and then pressed very carefully. After pressing, the must goes to temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, which preserves the beautiful characteristic acids. The Txakoli then rests on the fine lees for 5 to 10 months until it is bottled. Thanks to the low alcohol percentage and the light bubble, Txakoli wines are very enjoyable.

This refreshing Txakoli has a beautiful light yellow color and is beautifully clear in the glass with very fine bubbles. Very fresh on the nose with aromas of green apple with undertones of lemon and green herbs. Fresh and intense taste in the mouth. The light mild with well-integrated acidity leaves a fresh citrus aroma in the mouth with the unmistakable hint of saltiness. The Txakloina is a social wine, whose simplicity and originality appeal to everyone, both experts and amateurs. Our advice is to serve this wine at 8-10 ºC. Delicious as an aperitif but definitely recommended with seafood and sushi. Can age wonderfully given the beautiful acidity.