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Gastronomic Guide

Txakoli or txakolindegis

Discover the secrets of txakoli

Txakoli is one of the big ambassadors of our gastronomy. A sophisticated white wine with an irresistible freshness that conquers the most demanding tables all over the world. A route through the wineries of Aia, Zarautz, Getaria and Hondarribia, the towns in Guipuzcoa that produce the most Txakoli, will reveal the secrets of this young and fruity wine.

The Txakoli route
Get to know the region where the txakoli vines with the designation of origin “txakoli de Getaria” grow, immerse yourself in the vineyards and learn all the secrets of how txakoli is made. See you there!

The txakoli of Getaria

White wine with Designation of Origin, coastal essence and Basque tradition

Txakoli with the designation of origin ‘Getariako txakolina’ is mainly produced in the coastal towns of Gipuzkoa, where there are more than 433 hectares of vineyards. The white grape Hondarribi Zuri is the main variety used to make Txakoli de Getaria. It’s a young and fruity white wine, with moderate alcohol content (between 9.5 and 11.5%), with a beautiful pale yellow colour and intense citric, herbal and floral aromas, very easy to drink.
Txakoli grapevines framing the landscape
Txakoli glass being served in the foreground, with a blurred image of people behind
It was traditionally made in farm houses, and there are documents proving it has been sold at least since the beginning of the 16th century in Gipuzkoa. The grapes are harvested in late September or early October when the bunches have reached optimum ripeness and balance between sugars and acidity.
This Txakoli is an excellent companion to fish and seafood. Try it with salted anchovies and bonito in oil, appetizers offered by the txakoli producers of Getaria when you visit their wineries.
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Visit to a Txakoli winery

Discover the region where the txakolí vineyards with the ‘Txakolí de Getaria’ Designation of Origin grow, explore Guetaria, surround yourself with vineyards and learn all the secrets of the txakolí production process from start to finish.

Discover the best Txakoli wineries

There’s no better way to try txakoli that by going directly to our best wineries, places where the raw material of the highest quality is cared for and worked, and that supply the most famous restaurants.

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