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Antxiola Getariako Txakolina White Blend

Antxiola pronounced (ahn-cho-la) is a txacoli wine made by Bodegas Zudugarai. The winery was founded in 1989 the same year that the DO of Getaria txakolina was founded. The Errasti family has been growing grapes and making wine from these vineyards for over 40 years working with the local varieties of Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza. The vineyards and winery are near the coastline among rolling hills at about 90 meters above sea level. The sunniest and windiest slopes are the ones planted to vines so that the grapes can get ripe and also remain dry and avoid fungal and rot issues. All work in the vineyards is done by hand including harvest. Fermentation takes place naturally in stainless steel tanks for about 20 days. The wine is then bottled while young to retain some of its natural effervescence.

The name Antxiola refers to a famous fortified home in the nearby town of Orio that was part of the walls fortifying the town. A rendering of that home is on the label of this wine. Admiral Antxiola was one of the most famous owners and written records of the house date back to 1555 – but we know the house is older than that.

Antxiola Blanco Getariako-Txakolina 2024 is a fresh, coastal white from Spain’s Txakoli region, produced in the Getariako-Txakolina appellation. Made from a traditional blend of 90% Hondurrabi Zuri and 10% Hondurrabi Beltza, the grapes come from 10- to 40-year-old vines grown on 2 hectares of rolling, clay-based hillsides near the coast at about 90 meters above sea level. All vineyard work, including harvest, is done by hand, with vines planted on sunny slopes to promote airflow and prevent rot or fungal disease. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel using indigenous yeasts, and the wine is not aged, instead bottled young to preserve its vibrant character and a touch of natural CO₂, resulting in the lively, slightly effervescent style that defines classic Txakolina.

Antxiola Getariako Txakolina pours a pale straw color with subtle green highlights and a faint natural spritz. On the nose, it is bright and aromatic, showing notes of fresh green apple, lemon zest, white peach, and salty sea breeze, with delicate floral and herbal undertones. The palate is crisp and energetic, featuring lively acidity and flavors of citrus, underripe pear, and stone fruit layered with a gentle minerality and a light, refreshing effervescence. The finish is clean and zesty, lingering with citrus peel, saline notes, and a refreshing snap that invites another sip.

Antxiola Getariako Txakolina White Blend Notes For Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Pale straw with subtle green highlights
• AROMA: Bright and aromatic, showing notes of fresh green apple, lemon zest, white peach, and salty sea breeze, with delicate floral and herbal undertones
• TASTE: Crisp and energetic, featuring lively acidity and flavors of citrus, underripe pear, and stone fruit layered with a gentle minerality and a light, refreshing effervescence
• FINISH: Clean and zesty, lingering with citrus peel, saline notes, and a refreshing snap
• ABV: 11%