2025 Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina Blanco, Spain Ruben Diaz Not love at first sight

Not love at first sight

iron-rich soil

this is a Verdicchio that supplements variety-typical notes of saffron and fennel with preserved lemons

there's just the slightest dash of skins included for "an extra touch of identity" as Zoli puts it

Considerate handling of juices without rushing the musts (by gravity or slow and gentle pumping)

2025 Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina Blanco, Spain Ruben Diaz Not love at first sightAmeztoi 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 chilled to near