{"product_id":"gaintza-txakolina-basque-country-spain","title":"Gaintza Txakolina Blanco, Getariako Txakolina, Pais Vasco, Spain 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBodega Gaintza sits at the western edge of San Sebastián in the Getaria subzone of the Basque Country, its stone caserío farmhouse and cellar overlooking the bluffs above the Cantabrian coast. The estate was founded in 1923 by Andrés Lazkano, who made small quantities of Txakoli for neighbors directly from his farmhouse. Four generations later, the Lazkano family remains one of the most respected names in Getariako Txakolina — pioneers of fine wine in a region long associated with simple, inexpensive fizz. The winery is today run by brothers Joseba and Urtzi Lazkano. Joseba and their mother handle winemaking and hospitality; Urtzi manages the vineyards. In keeping with local custom, family members are often referred to simply as \"Gaintza,\" after the farm itself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joseba Lazkano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFARMING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable. Grapes for this wine are planted across seven plots, which are protected from Cantabrian sea air by the Garate hill. Vines range from 25 to 50 years old, with around 40% trained high on pergolas to promote aeration in the damp coastal climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETY:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85% Hondarrabi Zuri, 5% Hondarrabi Beltza, 10% Gros Manseng (Izkiriota). All grapes are harvested entirely by hand and gently pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grandcruwijnen.nl\/en\/2024-bodegas-gaintza-getariako-txakolina\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTERROIR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vineyards are planted between 150 and 500 meters from the ocean, at 75 meters elevation on the bluffs overlooking the water. Getariako Txakolina abuts Spain's northern coastline, creating a cool and very rainy climate — an average of 63 inches of rainfall annually. The cold influence of the Atlantic Ocean is offset by coastal hills, resulting in a slightly milder climate than the region's neighboring Txakoli DOs, with fractionally less pronounced green notes. Gaintza is one of the founding producers of DO Getariako Txakolina, established in 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, with 24-hour maceration. Slow, 45-day fermentation with no malolactic conversion. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged for 8 months on the lees in stainless steel. Wines are bottled at 0°C to preserve the natural spritz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow with fine persistent bubbles. Lemon, quince, green apple, and sorrel on the nose, overlaid with Atlantic sea spray. Bright, light, and crisp on the palate, with refreshing acidity and a saline finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh salads, light soft cheeses, shellfish, shrimp, and fried seafood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Basa Lore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137066958914,"sku":"A2-GAINTZA","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1023\/4946\/files\/Gaintza.png?v=1774556239","url":"https:\/\/decantnapa.com\/products\/gaintza-txakolina-basque-country-spain","provider":"DECANT Napa Bottle Shop \u0026 Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}