"Txomin Etxaniz" White

Interesting facts

"Txomin Etxaniz" — the classic white wine of the Basque Country, with bright refreshing acidity, complex, long lasting taste and rich aromatic bouquet with notes of minerals, citrus, flowers, herbs. The wine is made from indigenous, cultivated since the fourteenth century varieties of grape ondarrabi beltsa and ondarrabi Suri grown TO Chakoli de Getaria. The vineyards are planted on chalky soils on steep high slopes overlooking the Atlantic ocean. After pneumatic pressing in an inert gas atmosphere, the fermentation of the wine in neutral containers at controlled temperature, after which the wine is aged on the lees for several months.Txomin Etxaniz winery located in the heart of the Basque region of Getaria. Many generations of families etxaniz engaged in viticulture and winemaking. In the old archives, 1649 preserved records of Domingo de Etxaniz, growers of Getaria. Txomin etxaniz owns 35 hectares of vineyards located on the slopes. Here the farm produces two varieties of indigenous grapes: ondarrabi Suri (90%) and ondarrabi beltsa (10%). The winery produces three white wines — "Txomin etxaniz", "Eugene" and "Uydi" (Late Harvest). Harvested in late September and early October by hand in 20 kg boxes. After vinification the wine is traditionally aged on the lees.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine has light-straw color.
The wine has a fresh aroma with fruit, including citrus shades.
The taste of wine is fresh and tangy, with lemon and mineral nuances, well integrated tannins and a harmonious finish.
Wine is an excellent aperitif and goes well with tapas, fish and seafood.