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2006 Ameztoi Txakolina
D.O. Getariako Txakolina

Ameztoi Txakolina is one of the top producers of Getariako Txakolina. They own 20 hectares of vines in the best location. From the vineyards one can see the town of St. Sebastian and understand the influence of the Atlantic Ocean on this vineyard site.

Ignacio Ameztoi is the seventh generation to carry on the tradition of making Txakolina in the province of Getaria. Made from the indigenous grape varieties of Hondarribi Zurri and its red companion Hondarribi Beltza. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and bottled with residual carbonic that gives the wine its natural spritz.

Txakolina 2006

Wine Maker Notes - 2006 was an excellent vintage in northern Spain, offering the perfect elements for ideal maturation.

Tasting Notes - Bright piercing citrus notes combine with a salinity reminiscent of the nearby ocean. The palate is juicy with plenty of fruit and a crisp, acid background.

86 points
2006 Ameztoi Txakolina
Ameztoi
Getariako Txakolina
Wine Advocate
This wine could easily be mistaken for a top-shelf Alsace Riesling. The 2005 Txakolina, made from 90% Hondarribi Zuri and 10% Hondarribi Beltza, is fermented and raised in stainless steel. Its crisp lemon/lime flavors receive additional lift from trapped CO2. Ideal with shellfish, it should be drunk over the next 1-2 years. –J.M.

The History of Txakolina
Txakolina (Chakoli) is a white wine from the Basque country made predominantly with the indigenous grape variety Hondarribi Zurri. This crisp and slightly frizante style has been a mainstay in the Basque region for nearly a millenium. Originally enjoyed only by Basque kings and aristocrats, today it is the most common drink found throughout the tapas bars. The
widespread availability of txakolina is thanks in part to the first person to travel around the world: Juan Sebastian Elcano, whose return to Guetaria (Getariako in Basque) was celebrated with this local treasure. Today Juan Sebastian Elcano’s portrait adorns the label of Guetaria’s own Ameztoi Txakolina. Txakolina is simple, straight forward and perfectly suited to socializing and great tapas (preferably seafood).