2023 Ameztoi Txakolina, Getariako Txakolina, SpainABOUT THIS WINE: Ameztoi Txakolina is traditionally crafted with high acidity and low alcohol, utilizing only the native Hondarrabi Zuri variety. After hand harvesting, the must ferments in refrigerated stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts from the vineyard. Towards the end of alcoholic fermentation, the tanks are closed to preserve the natural carbonation from fermentation, which is the preferred style of Getaria. The tanks are then kept

The wine is made with the saignée method and direct press

They also have the requisite material to develop and evolve over the medium term

located in the towns of Meaño and Dena

Approximately 50% of this wine each year comes from a perpetual cuvée started by Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy’s father

based upon 19th century French artist Mathurin Moreau’s sculpture entitled

at a temperature between 22°C and 28°C for about 15 days

Syrah and Grenache as well as Obaideh (a native of Chardonnay)

Francois Villard was not born into wine

is a historic old farm

and perfect balance

a fourth-generation winemaker of Italian descent

Cabernet Franc and Rose and produces around 2500 cases annually