Gorka Txakoli White Wine

Aromas of green apples, white blossom, lime, pithy grapefruit and greengage. The palate is bright and racy with citrus acidity and an underlying minerality and bright salinity. A poised and pure wine with a refreshing bitter twist on the finish.

The vineyard covers 21 hectares, across 10 different plots throughout the Bizkaia region. Vines are 8- 20 years old, planted at 3,300 vines per hectare, and tall trellis systems are used to provide a large, exposed canopy that allows as much absorption of sun as possible. The majority of slopes are on a gradient of over 30%. Vines are cultivated with complete respect for the environment and sustainable techniques. Pruning, shoot and leaf thinning is carried out rigorously by hand. The precipitous vineyards require hand harvesting. Once the stems are removed, the grapes are macerated in cold inert conditions before being pressed. Each parcel is fermented separately in temperature controlled stainless steel and clarified, aged on lees, or undergoes partial malolactic fermentation depending on need. The parcels are then blended.