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Refreshing and slightly effervescent, this lively dry Txakoli hails from Spain's northern coast in a region of dramatically sited hillsides overlooking the Cantabrian Sea, an easy-drinking white wine boasting undeniable appeal. Named a Top-Scoring Value at the Decanter World Wine Awards, the 97pt Hiruzta Txakoli offers bright citrus flavors with hints of herb and a mouthwatering touch of salinity, a "racy and mineral-scented" Spanish white according to Vinous critic Josh Raynolds finishing "long and precise," now bargain priced for everyday enjoyment.
Embraced by sommeliers and aficionados of lesser-known Spanish whites, Txakoli (pronounced "chock-oh-lee") originates in Spain's northern Basque Country, a region of steep coastal vineyards subject to chilling, misty ocean breezes. Located in the windswept Getariako Txakolina DOP, Hiruzta's 17 hectares of vines are planted mostly to the native white grape Hondarrabi Zuri on a marl mix of clay, limestone and sand with a sunny exposure that enhances ripening in the bracing maritime climate. Under the direction of consulting enologist Ana Martín Onzain, native to the region and considered one of its top winemakers, the 2020 Hiruzta Txakoli is cold fermented in stainless steel to maintain freshness, then cooled to just above freezing to capture and preserve the gentle bubbles before bottling. Balancing tantalizing citrus peel and briny notes with bright acidity, the 2020 Hiruzta Txakoli combines an energetic palate with a thirst quenching spritz, a unique Spanish white that is at once "original, light and elegant" according to the Wine Spectator's Matt Kramer.
Traditionally poured from a height above the glass to aerate the wine and amplify its effervescence, the highly rated 2020 Hiruzta Txakoli boasts a zesty acidity that will appeal to fans of Albarińo and Pinot Grigio, refreshingly palate cleansing and pleasantly fizzy – a fresh-flavored Spanish white ready to enjoy as an aperitif or paired with seafood and tapas. | 
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