Txakoli Primo Zarautz

Txakoli is a fantastic and refreshing wine from Spain that is great for both "beat the heat refreshment" and pairing with your favorite dishes (especially seafood). Txakoli not a grape variety but is a distinct style of regional wine that can be made from a few, approved, regional grape varieties. It represents an entire winemaking tradition rooted in the rugged coastal hills of the Basque Country in northern Spain. Txakoli and Txakolina are simply linguistic synonyms for this style—Txakoli is the native Basque word, while Txakolina reflects the standard Spanish spelling.

The style traces back hundreds of years to humble origins in baserrik (traditional Basque farmhouses), where families grew native grapes on steep hillside terraces along the Bay of Biscay. It was originally an unpretentious, sharp, low-alcohol wine crafted purely for personal household consumption and local fishing village taverns. Because the raw wines were naturally tart and tightly wound, locals traditionally poured them from a dramatic height into flat-bottomed glasses to aerate the wine, soften its aggressive edges, and release a light, prickle of trapped carbon dioxide. Over the last few decades, modern temperature-controlled winemaking elevated Txakoli into one of Spain's most compelling white styles without sacrificing its fierce regional identity.

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The Txakoli Primo Zarautz delivers that precise coastal profile. Sourced from the famous seaside surfing hub of Zarautz, this 100% Hondarrabi Zuri white opens with sharp notes of lime zest, green apple, white floral notes, and a distinct sea-breeze minerality. A subtle, natural fizz brightens the palate before resolving into a crisp, razor-sharp finish. Serve it well-chilled alongside fresh oysters, grilled sardines, shrimp ceviche, or classic Basque pintxos to let its electric salinity shine.

750ml