COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Hondarrabi Beltza, Hondarrabi Zuri
PRODUCER
Txomín Etxaniz
REGION
País Vasco
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Txomín Etxaniz Rosado is a rosé wine produced by Txomín Etxaniz in the Getariako Txakolina Denominación de Origen (D.O.) in Spain's Basque Country. The producer, the Txueka-Etxaniz family, has a winemaking legacy dating back to 1649 and was pivotal in the creation of the D.O. in 1989. The vineyards are situated on steep, coastal hillsides overlooking the Cantabrian Sea, benefiting from the Atlantic climate. This rosé is known for its distinctive slight natural effervescence and high acidity, a hallmark of Txakoli wines. It is typically made from a blend of Hondarrabi Beltza and Hondarrabi Zuri grapes, though some sources indicate 100% Hondarrabi Beltza. The wine is estate-bottled and reflects the unique terroir of Getaria.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Traditionally poured from a height to create a frothy aeration.
Fact 02
Vineyards are planted on steep slopes facing the Cantabrian Sea.
Fact 03
The name 'Txakoli' refers to the crisp, slightly effervescent white and rosé wines of the Basque Country.
Fact 04
The producer family's winemaking history dates back to 1649.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Txomín Etxaniz Rosado is produced using a short maceration period of 12 hours before pressing. The grapes are then fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures to preserve freshness. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a 6-month aging period in stainless steel tanks on its lees, with battonage (stirring of the lees) to develop texture and character. The grapes are hand-harvested in early October and transported in small boxes to ensure quality. The wine is estate-bottled.
