Txakoli Rose, Hika, Getariako Txakolina, Basque Country 2024

Country
Spain
Region
Getariako Txakolina
Producer
HIKA Bodega
Grape(s)
Hondarrabi Beltza (70%)
Hondarrabi Zuria (30%)
Type
Rose
Style
Rose
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
12%
Closure Style
Not Set
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic practices
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

Getariako Txakoliana is a DO wine region within Pais Vasco (the Basque Country), northern Spain. The region is bordered by the Atlantic coast to the north and the formidable Pyrenees to the east, and is one of only three recognized areas for Txakoli. Conditions in this part of Pais Vasco are different from its neighbours, with harsh rocky growing conditions and cold influences of the Atlantic Ocean, which are offset by the warmer and sheltered coastal hills, surrounded by vast pine and ancient oak forests resulting in a milder climate. The native Hondarrabi Zuri is the main grape variety, with Hondarrabi Beltza also permitted. Txakoli is a Basque word meaning village wine and these wines are best drunk young.

Producer

Bodegas HIKA are based in the Getariko Txakolina, the easternmost wine region of the Basque Country. They own 7 hectares of vineyards are located on the foothill of the Hernio Mountains, just inland from the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by oak and pine forests. Bodegas HIKA work with a minimum intervention approach to their land and winemaking, working only with the indigenous yeasts of the grapes, believing this to give the best expression of the terroir, showing the minerality of the txakoli wines, but also having the best environmental impact. With this philosophy in mind, they farm organically, only using natural fertilizers, working without pesticides and promoting biodiversity, with their own sheep running free amongst the vines. They also use a carbon capture system in the winery which helps manage CO2 obtained from fermentation which is reused throughout all other stages, reducing the wineries emissions.
Tasting Notes
Hika Rosé Txakoli is a versatile and aromatic wine, atlantic, mineral,high acidity and intense fruity flavours Direct pressing of the Hondarrabi Beltza and Hondarrabi Zuria grapes that, together with alcoholic fermentation at low temperature, achieve the maximum varietal expression. The wine is a lovely bright pink colour, with intense aromas of blackcurrant, wild strawberries and spices which are typical of the grape variety, Hondarrabi Beltza, and a citrus, herbaceous background. A fresh palate of red fruit with a crisp acidity and delightful intensity.
Food
Pairs well with summer salads, lobster, oysters and a variety of cheeses like Brie or tangy goat cheese.