From the heart of a holm oak grove, a marriage of Pinot Noir and Hondarrabi Beltza
Within the framework of an R&D project in collaboration with the Council of Bizkaia and the D.O. Bizkaiko Txakolina called Agricultural and oenological behaviour of the varieties Pinot Noir and Hondarrabi Beltza. Vineyards: Vines more than 20 years old located in Gorliz (1 ha) and Muskiz (0.75 ha), within the area known as the Cantabrian holm oak groves (clay-loam soil with a limestone origin) of the varieties Pinot Noir and Hondarrabi Beltza. Climate: The proximity to the Bay of Biscay provides a microclimate with an average rainfall on the plots of around 931 mm/year.
Alcohol
13,5%
Last vintage
2020
An Atlantic red wine with a difference
Varieties
A blend of Pinot Noir (42%), Hondarrabi beltza (48%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). These two Atlantic varieties with marked “terroir” character, elegantly yet frankly encapsulate the geographical characteristics of the two parcels, both located close to the sea.
Vineyards
Located in Gorliz (1.1 ha) and Muskiz (0.75 ha) vines over 20 years old, situated within what is known as a Cantabrian holm oak grove. Soils of lime and clay, of limestone origin.
Winemaking
Fermented in stainless steel conical tanks and aged for ten months in a 2,000 litre French oak vat, bring structure and complexity to this 13.5% alc Txakoli.
Tasting note
Cherry red color with a light layer, as expected from a red wine from an Atlantic climate. Intense and fruity nose. Mineral and balsamic notes from aging in red clay vats. A good, smooth, fruity, and fresh entry, then expands to a full mid-palate where acidity and volume are balanced, giving way to a long, subtle bitterness with hints of cocoa, black fruits, and nuts. In short, a harmonious marriage between Piñu Beltza (Pinot Noir) and Hondarrabi Beltza, found in a limestone Cantabrian holm oak forest.
What they say about our txakoli
Awards
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Itsasmendi Eklipse 2011
Dos Estrellas Prowein 2013
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