Winemaker Notes
Bodega Berroja is surrounded by a protected national forest called Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, located in the village of Muxika. Its presence within the reserve makes it an isolated and protected winery, allowing for integrated sustainable winemaking practices. This wine is unique among Txakoli wines because of its extended lees aging, which contributes complexity, weight, and texture.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Chalky, limey nose with green apples and crushed seashells. Saline and steely on the palate with brisk, high acidity and a bone-dry, mouthwatering finish. Very gastronomic.
There are hundreds of white grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles.
On the southern edge of the rocky Bay of Biscay in northern Spain, this is Basque country and home to the refreshing and slightly effervescent (usually) white wine, Txakoli. Three subregions compose the larger one: Getariako Txakolina, Bizkaiko Txakolina and Arabako Txakolina. While Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza are the main grape varieties, other French varieties are scattered throughout the region.