Description
A shining expression of Basque coastal viticulture, the 2024 Ameztoi Txakoli, Getariako Txakolina, Spain, captures the fresh sea-breeze essence of Spain’s Getaria region in every zesty sip. Crafted from organically farmed grapes on steep coastal slopes, this wine is a crisp, lightly effervescent celebration of native varietals and family tradition that spans seven generations.
Product Details:
- Grape Varieties: 90% Hondarribi Zuri, 10% Hondarribi Beltza
- Region: Getariako Txakolina, Basque Country, Spain
- Farming: Sustainable; hand-harvested
- Fermentation: Stainless steel with native yeasts
- Sparkle: Light effervescence from natural fermentation (vi d’agulla style)
- ABV: 10.5%
- Winemaker: Ignacio Ameztoi
Sensory :
The wine pours a pale white hue with greenish reflections, highlighted by a gentle stream of fine, elegant bubbles. On the nose, it evokes a sophisticated bouquet of green apples, white grapes, and a refreshing minty note. The palate opens dry, then expands with harmonious fruit and lively minerality. The naturally occurring sparkle adds cheerful lift and a clean, mouthwatering finish, making it a quintessentially vibrant and refreshing Txakoli.
Winemaker’s Background:
Bodegas Ameztoi, located just ten miles from San Sebastián in the Basque Country, has been a custodian of Txakoli tradition for over 150 years. With vineyards perched on steep, sandy slopes near the Cantabrian Sea, the Ameztoi family has preserved the legacy of native grapes—Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarribi Beltza—and crafted wines that marry ancient methods with modern precision. Their flagship white Txakoli is renowned for its authenticity, vibrancy, and sense of place.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve well chilled at 6–10°C (43–50°F). Perfect with oysters, sushi, grilled white fish, tempura, or light seafood dishes. Best enjoyed young for peak freshness.
Bright, breezy, and classically Basque, the 2024 Ameztoi Txakoli is a vivacious wine that brings the ocean’s clarity and the hillside’s purity to your glass—an irresistible taste of Getaria with every pour.
