COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Hondarrabi Zuri, Hondarrabi Zuri Zerratie
PRODUCER
Okendo Txakolina
REGION
País Vasco
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Astobiza Txakolina is a white wine from the D.O. Arabako Txakolina in the Basque Country, Spain, produced by Okendo Txakolina. It is crafted from 90% Hondarrabi Zuri and 10% Hondarrabi Zuri Zerratie grapes. The wine is a result of a family project by Xabier Abando and Begoña Moyua, who prioritize transparency, innovation, and research. Their winery is dedicated to producing wines solely from their own vineyard, referred to as 'Wines of Payment'. The vineyard is situated in the Ayala Valley at approximately 650 feet above sea level, influenced by both continental and Atlantic climates.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from indigenous Basque grapes: Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Zuri Zerratie.
Fact 02
Family-run project focused on single-estate 'Wines of Payment'.
Fact 03
Vineyards are located at 650 feet above sea level.
Fact 04
Combines continental and Atlantic climate influences.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Astobiza Txakolina is produced by Okendo Txakolina using grapes from their estate vineyard. The process begins with hand-harvesting in small boxes, followed by a meticulous second selection of grapes on a sorting table. The grapes undergo destemming and cold maceration before being gently pressed. The must is then statically racked, and fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged young over lees. The wine undergoes an inert, stabilized, and microfiltered process before bottling.
