Spain — wine

Txakoli de Bizkaia DO

The Basque Country's signature wine DO in Vizcaya province producing sprightly, low-alcohol whites from the Hondarrabi Zuri grape. Poured from height to create a natural effervescence, Txakoli is the quintessential aperitivo wine — saline, citrus, and barely 11% alcohol. Planted on coastal slopes above the Bay of Biscay, the vines battle Atlantic rain and humidity that make Txakoli unique among Spanish wines.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Good Atlantic vintage; fresh, saline Txakoli with vibrant acidity
2022 Warmer than usual; more body and complexity without losing freshness
2021 Wet Atlantic year; lighter style with classic citrus-saline character
2020 Excellent ripeness; among the most complete Txakoli vintages
2019 Outstanding Bizkaia vintage; Itsasmendi No. 7 gained significant recognition
2018 Rain during harvest; careful selection produced clean, fresh wines
2017 Warm summer with coastal freshness; concentrated Hondarrabi Zuri