País Vasco, Bilbao, Basque region
80% hondarrabi zuri / 20% Petit Courbú
Xarmant is made from sustainably farmed, estate vineyards of indigenous grapes from the Arabako Txakolina DO in the verdant Basque Country, close to the Bay of Biscay on Spain’s rugged Atlantic coast. This proximity to the ocean creates an ideal microclimate, defined by the brisk northerly waters and the humid north-northwest wind, which cool the vines even on the hottest summer afternoons.
The wine is easily recognizable by its playful and colorful label featuring scenes of the sea, cliffs, wildlife, flowers, and wine bottles.
Xarmant offers a very nice expression of the grapes. It is crisp without being short, with pleasant citrus notes on both the nose and palate. Flavors of pineapple, white peach, nectarine, floral, savory, salt, and steely notes are present, making it almost like a Muscadet with more fruit.
$25.