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Item Number: 5170
UPC: 8437002325022
Country: Spain
Region: Basque Country
Appellation/AVA: Txakolí de Bizkaia DO
Vintage: 2010
Grape(s): 85% Hondarribi Zuri / 10% Folle Blanche / 5% Riesling
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Case Production: 1,500 cases are produced; 700 for the U.S.
What makes this wine unique? Low alcohol full-bodied Txakoli. Nervy and electric in
character. Stainless steel fermentation; estate-owned fruit; aged for
more than 12 months. Great Value! It pairs extremely well with oysters,
grilled seafood, asparagus, anchovies and artichokes. This Txakoli can
also age.
Tasting Notes: Berroia, made in near ideal vintage, displays a lovely perfume of
mineral, sea salt, lime, and spring flowers. Crisp, vibrant, and
focused, it has excellent length and a refreshing, neat finish. Aside from pairing extremely well with oysters, grilled
seafood, asparagus, anchovies and artichokes, this squeaky clean wine is
a great foil to Indian curries, Thai and Vietnamese dishes and Chinese
dim sum with a little heat.
Vinification and Aging: After the grapes are harvested during early morning hours in
small boxes, the best clusters are selected and are macerated at 50°F
for 48 hours. Extended fermentation is carried out at cool temperature
(64°F) for 25 days to extract the richness of aroma and palate flavor
contained in the lees. The wine is aged in stainless steel tank to
retain its crisp fruit character.
87pts (2009 vintage) Guía Peñín de los Vinos de España 2012
"Color: bright straw. Nose: white flowers, ripe fruit. Palate: flavorful, fruity, good acidity, balanced."
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