Txakolina
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Txakoli: The Crisp, Lightly Sparkling Wine of the Basque Coast
Txakoli (Txakolina in Basque) is the signature wine of Spain's Basque Country. It grows on green, rain-soaked slopes above the Bay of Biscay, where cool sea air keeps the grapes fresh and the wines light. Most Txakoli is white, bright and low in alcohol, with zesty citrus, green apple, a saline finish and often a gentle natural spritz. In Basque bars it is poured from a height into a wide glass to lift the bubbles, and drunk with pintxos, anchovies and grilled fish.
Txakoli: Quick Reference
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Region | Basque Country (País Vasco), northern Spain |
| Appellations | Getariako Txakolina, Bizkaiko Txakolina, Arabako Txakolina |
| Main Grapes | Hondarrabi Zuri (white) and Hondarrabi Beltza (red) |
| Styles | White, rosé (Rosado) and a little red; some aged on lees or in larger formats |
| Alcohol | Low, typically around 10.5 to 11.5% |
| Taste | Citrus, green apple, white flowers, sea salt, high acidity and a light spritz |
| Serve | Well chilled, 45 to 48°F, poured from a height |
The Three Txakolina Appellations
| Appellation | Where | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Getariako Txakolina | Gipuzkoa, around the fishing town of Getaria, which holds about 45% of the vineyards | The classic: crisp, saline and spritzy. Recognized as a Designation of Origin in 1989, it is the first and best known Txakoli appellation. |
| Bizkaiko Txakolina | The hills of Bizkaia, around Bilbao | Created in 1994. Often a little rounder, as the rules also allow grapes such as Petit Courbu, Folle Blanche and Gros Manseng alongside Hondarrabi Zuri. |
| Arabako Txakolina | Inland Álava, around Aiara (Ayala) | The smallest appellation, with fresh, mountain-grown wines. |
Txakoli Producers We Stock
| Producer | Appellation | In Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Ameztoi | Getariako Txakolina | Ameztoi Blanco, Rubentis Rosado (half case) |
| Txampian | Getariako Txakolina | Txampian Txakoli (half case), Txampian Rosé |
| Bodegas Mokoroa | Getariako Txakolina | Mokoroa Blanco (half case), Mokoroa Rosé |
| Inazio Urruzola | Getariako Txakolina | Txakolina White (half case), Txakolina Rosé |
| Bodega K5 | Getariako Txakolina | K Pilota (half case), Sobre Lías, aged on its lees |
| Ganeta | Getariako Txakolina | Ganeta Txakoli, Ganeta Rosato |
| Zudugarai | Getariako Txakolina | Zudugarai Txakoli White, Urkatx Blanco |
| Doniene Gorrondona | Bizkaiko Txakolina | Txakoli Blanco, Tinto (half case), a rare red Txakoli |
| Señorío de Astobiza | Arabako Txakolina | Astobiza Rosé, Pilpil Bagnum (1.5L) |
Every Txakoli currently in stock is listed below, with available vintages and formats, and new arrivals appear here automatically. Several are sold by the half case of six bottles, the easiest way to keep Txakoli on hand for the summer.
White or Rosé Txakoli?
White Txakoli, from Hondarrabi Zuri, is the classic: lemony, green and salty, perfect with oysters, anchovies and grilled fish. Rosé Txakoli, or Rosado, blends in Hondarrabi Beltza for strawberry and red-berry notes with the same crisp acidity, and works with tomato dishes, charcuterie and tuna. For more depth, try a Txakoli aged on its lees, such as K5 Sobre Lías, which adds texture and a savory, bready note.
How to Serve Txakoli
Serve Txakoli well chilled, at 45 to 48°F. In the Basque Country it is poured from a height into a wide tumbler to wake up the bubbles; at home, a white wine glass works too. Drink it young and soon after opening, while the spritz is lively. It is made for pintxos, anchovies, grilled fish and shellfish, ceviche, oysters and fresh goat cheese.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Txakoli
What is Txakoli?
Txakoli is a crisp, low-alcohol wine from Spain's Basque Country, usually white and often lightly sparkling, made mainly from the native Hondarrabi Zuri grape.
Is Txakoli sparkling?
Most Txakoli is lightly spritzy rather than fully sparkling, thanks to a little natural carbon dioxide kept in the wine at bottling.
What is the difference between Txakoli and Txakolina?
They are the same wine. Txakoli is the common Spanish spelling, and Txakolina is the Basque name used in the official appellations.
What are the Txakoli appellations?
There are three: Getariako Txakolina in Gipuzkoa, the oldest and best known, recognized in 1989; Bizkaiko Txakolina in Bizkaia, created in 1994; and Arabako Txakolina in Álava, the smallest.
How do you pour Txakoli?
Traditionally it is poured from a height into a wide glass, like Basque cider, to lift the natural bubbles. Serve it well chilled and drink it soon after pouring.
What food goes with Txakoli?
Seafood and Basque pintxos: anchovies, grilled fish, oysters and shellfish. Rosé Txakoli also pairs well with tomato dishes, tuna and charcuterie.
Is Txakoli low in alcohol?
Yes. Most Txakoli is around 10.5 to 11.5% alcohol, lighter than most white wines, which makes it a natural aperitif.
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