Hiruzta Txakoli

The tradition of producing this Txakoli wine in the Pais Vasco (Basque Country) town of Hondarribia was lost in the 17th century, but is now being restored thanks to the brilliant Hiruzta project. Hondarrabi Zuri and a small amount of Gros Manseng grapes go through gentle pressing and cold racking, followed fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. 

Showing the classic light effervescence that Txakoli is known for, this wine brings aromas of pear, apple, grapefruit and pineapple. Sharp, fresh and balanced in the mouth, it has the slight characteristic of a pearl wine with a citrus and tropical fruit finish. Try with seafood, fried fish or chicken, or canapes. 

The Hiruzta project was launched by the Rekalde Family, with the aim of restoring the tradition of Txakoli production in Hondarribia. The town lends its name to the grape variety from which Txakoli is produced - Hondarrabi Zuri.  The winery and 11 hectares of estate vineyard sit in the foothills of Jaizkibel Mountain. Planted in 2007, the vines are in soils which have a thick bedrock layer and clayish marl topsoil.