COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Hondarrabi Zuri, Hondarrabi Zuri Zerratia, Munemahatsa, Hondarrabi Beltza
PRODUCER
Doniene Gorrondona
REGION
País Vasco
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gorrondona by Doniene Gorrondona is a white wine from the Bizkaiko Txakolina appellation in Bakio, Basque Country, Spain. Produced by Doniene Gorrondona, a winery dedicated to revitalizing local wine traditions, this wine is a blend primarily of Hondarrabi Zuri, with smaller amounts of Hondarrabi Zuri Zerratia, Munemahatsa, and Hondarrabi Beltza. The estate's vineyards are situated on steep, south-facing slopes near the Bay of Biscay, influencing the wine's distinctive saline minerality. Doniene Gorrondona is recognized for its commitment to low-intervention winemaking and expressing the unique maritime terroir, aiming to produce world-class wines from indigenous Basque varietals. The winery was instrumental in the creation of the Bizkaiko Txakolina DO in 1994.
ALCOHOL
11.9%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery was key in establishing the Bizkaiko Txakolina DO in 1994.
Fact 02
Vineyards are planted on steep, south-facing slopes overlooking the Bay of Biscay.
Fact 03
Hondarrabi Beltza, a red grape, is used here to make a white wine (blanc de noirs).
Fact 04
The estate's name combines a patron saint and a historic farmhouse.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Gorrondona is produced using indigenous Basque grape varieties, primarily Hondarrabi Zuri. The grapes are destemmed and gently pressed before fermentation with native yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 18°C. Each vineyard plot is vinified separately to capture its unique expression. Following fermentation, the wine matures on its lees in stainless steel tanks until bottling in January after the harvest. The winery practices organic farming and meticulous vineyard management, including manual harvesting into small boxes to ensure grape quality. Hondarrabi Beltza, a red grape, is also included in the blend, vinified as a blanc de noirs.
