Hiruzta Txakoli ‘Berezia’, Hondarribia

This project has been launched by the Rekalde family, whose aim is to restore the tradition of txakoli production in Hondarribia (the town which lends its name to the grape variety with which txakoli is produced– the Hondarrabi Zuri). The first vineyards were planted in 2008, and the first wines placed on the market in 2011. Lovely pale yellow colour with glints of green and rich aromas of citrus (grapefruit) and tropical (pineapple) fruits, cloaked in a subtle floral perfume. Very fresh in the mouth with a well-integrated acidity and the full-bodied quality associated with this variety, enhanced by the ageing on the lees. Long, enveloping, aromatic and very persistent finish.