Inazio Urruzola Txakolina Rose 2021
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Pale pink with aromas of fresh strawberry with white flower and green touches, intense and long nose. Soft mouth and juicy palate, fruity aromas that increase the sensation of crispy mineral and balanced acidity.
Blend: 50% HondarrAbi Zuri, 50% HondarrAbi Beltza
In the heart of Basque Country, the area that sits atop of Spain along the northern Atlantic Coast and is known for it’s wild lands, own language and culinary awards, is also home to premiere vineyards.
Their family-owned 14th century estate, Inazio Urruzola, is located in the heart of Basque Country, Alkiza. It’s here where their family lives among the grapes. They take close care of their estate vineyards, and crafting wine is both their hobby and their way of life. They aim to show the essence of their estate, the harmony between nature and humanity.
In the coastal mountain town of Alkiza, the ocean breeze comes in from the sea cuddles the slopes of Mount Hernio, giving theirr vineyard a remarkable touch. The grape of choice is HondarrAbi Zuri, the jewel of the Basque Country. The proximity of the Cantabrian sea and the Atlantic climate make this wine so distinctive. Year after year, the txakoli ripens with new flavors, colors and aromas.
Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
On the southern edge of the rocky Bay of Biscay in northern Spain, this is Basque country and home to the refreshing and slightly effervescent (usually) white wine, Txakoli. Three subregions compose the larger one: Getariako Txakolina, Bizkaiko Txakolina and Arabako Txakolina. While Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza are the main grape varieties, other French varieties are scattered throughout the region.