Xarmant 2023 Txakolina Arabako Blanco
Xarmant 2023 Txakolina Arabako Blanco
This Txakoli is a tad different than some of the others we carry. It's made of 80% Hondarribi Zuri and 20% Petit Courbú . These Grape varieties are harvested separately based on ripeness, and the must is extracted using a pneumatic press. After a brief cold maceration, each variety ferments separately in stainless steel tanks, utilizing native yeasts. The wine then ages on the lees for two months, before being blended and stored at low temperatures in stainless steel for stabilization until bottling. Per the style in Álava, Xarmant is bottled with less naturally occurring residual carbon dioxide than txakoli from other regions, like Getaria. It's a fresh, crips, acid forward white perfect for richer shellfish (lobster, crab).
Xarmant is made from sustainably-farmed, estate vineyards of indigenous grapes from the Arabako Txakolina DO in the verdant Basque Country, close to the Bay of Biscay on Spain’s rugged Atlantic coast. This proximity to the ocean creates an ideal microclimate, defined by the brisk, northerly waters, and the humid north-northwest wind blowing off them, which cools the vines even on the hottest summer afternoons. The breathtaking Orduña Valley forms a sweeping horseshoe-shaped protective barrier around the vineyards and village, which moderates the climate year-round. Nearby, one can hear the rumble of the epic Salto del Nervión, Western Europe’s highest waterfall, featuring a jaw-dropping 300m drop.
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Wine Type
White Wine
Country
Spain
Region
Pais Vasco
Subregion
Arabko Txakolina
Vintage
2023
Grape
Hondarribi Zuri, Petit Courbú
%Alc
11%
Farming Method
Transition to Organic
