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June 7, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Artomaña Xarmant Arabako Txakolina 2023

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.

July 28, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerSpain, War of the Rosés

Basque and Atlantic Rosés

Basque Region Ameztoi Ruebentis 2022: Located near Getaria, an ancient Basque fishing village in northeastern Spain, this wine is made from a blend of Hondarrabi Zuri and Beltza grapes. Its ruby color resembles the ancestral Txakoli crafted on the coast of the Cantabrian Sea. Grape Varieties: 50% Hondarribi Beltza and 50% Hondarribi Zuri This fresh and casual rosé exudes finesse and elegance with its delightful […]