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Antxiola

Taken in 1969, Vicente (left), next is Jose Maria, next Patxi (son and now winemaker) and Patxi (father) and the Errasti Grandfather
Country of Origin: Spain
Location: Getariako Txakolina
People: Vicente, Jose Maria & Patxi Errasti (brothers), Owners & Winemakers


Antxiola (pronounced ahn-cho-la) is a txakoli wine made by Bodegas Zudugarai. The Errasti brothers, Vicente, JºMari and Patxi, own Bodegas Zudugarai. The winery was founded in 1989, the same year that the DO of Getariako Txakolina was founded. The Errasti brothers, have a long-standing experience in growing grapes and producing Txakoli, a young, very dry white wine unique to the Basque Country. Their experience stretches back many years before the Getariako Txakolina Designation of Origin was first created in 1989. Their family has been involved in winemaking for the last 60 years. However, the creation of this Designation of Origin led to the construction of this winery and surrounding vineyards. 

The vineyards and winery are located on the Gipuzkoa coast, with the Cantabrian Sea to the north. There are gentle, rolling hills at about 90 meters above sea level. The sunniest and windiest slopes are the ones planted to vines so that the grapes can get ripe and also remain dry and avoid fungal and rot issues. All work in the vineyards is done by hand including harvest. Fermentation takes place naturally in stainless steel tanks over a period of about 20 days. The wine is then bottled while young to retain some of its natural effervescence. 

Bodegas Zudugarai is focused on safeguarding Txakoli as a unique, traditional, autochthonous product; however, new techniques and formulas are gradually being introduced into the viticultural process in order to improve the characteristics of the Txakoli. 

The name Antxiola refers to a famous fortified home in the nearby town of Orio that was part of the walls fortifying the town. A rendering of that home is on the label of this wine. Admiral Antxiola was one of the most famous owners and written records of the house date back to 1555.
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Reviews
Antxiola 2012 Getariako Txakolina DO
Rating: 88

This is an importer selection made by the Bodegas Zudugarai specifically for Polaner Selections. Six hundred cases are exported to the United States. Made from 40-year-old vines (among the oldest in this windswept, coastal appellation), it is a blend of 90% Hondurrabi Zuri and 10% Hondurrabi Beltza grown in an organically farmed vineyard. Displaying lots of refreshing CO2 as well as fresh grapefruit, citrus oil and flowery notes, and a medium-bodied, fruity personality, the 2012 Getariako-Txakolina should drink well for 12 months.

- The Wine Advocate (8/29/2013)