COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Hondarrabi Zuri, Hondarrabi Zuri Zerratia, Riesling
PRODUCER
Bat Gara Bodega
REGION
País Vasco
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Txakoli Uno is a white wine from Bat Gara Bodega, located in the D.O. Arabako-Txakolina appellation of the Basque Country, Spain. Founded in 2014 by winemakers Jose Cruz Guinea and Jose María Gotxi, the winery is dedicated to producing quality Atlantic wines with minimal intervention. The wine is a blend primarily featuring Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Zuri Zerratia, with a small addition of Riesling. Bat Gara Bodega cultivates its vineyards in Lezama, Alava, at altitudes of 350-400 meters on clay and sandy soils. The project's name, 'Bat Gara,' reflects a collaborative spirit among friends focused on showcasing the unique terroir of the Basque region.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bat Gara means 'we are one' in Basque.
Fact 02
Vineyards are planted at altitudes between 350-400 meters.
Fact 03
Yields are kept intentionally low, often half of the DO allowance.
Fact 04
Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Txakoli Uno is produced using grapes from Bat Gara Bodega's vineyards in Lezama, Alava. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention. Grapes from individual plots are fermented separately in stainless steel tanks, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for about six months in stainless steel. Harvest is conducted manually, with grapes collected in 15 kg boxes to maintain quality. The winery employs respectful agriculture and traditional cultivation methods.
