Product Overview
Importer's Notes:
"Serious Txakolina from the Arabako DO (Álava in Spanish), where bubbles are considered taboo. Organically farmed and naturally made by Juanjo Tellaetxe, on land his family has owned since time immemorial. Juanjo’s vineyards are located in the village of Artomaña in the Ayala (Aiara in Euskara) municipality of Álava. Juanjo's goal is to produce "honest wines with a deep, local character...avoiding manipulation and masking.". His dedication to Tantaka is second only to his first devotion, his role as priest in the local villages.
100% Hondarrabi Zuri from 12-year-old vines in Juanjo’s 4 small family plots totaling 4.6 hectares. Harvested by hand."
Varietal Composition: 100% Hondarrabi Zuri
Appellation: Txakoli de Álava DO
Farming Practices: Organic
Aging: 5 months on lees in stainless steel tanks
Production: 900 cases
Winemaker: Juanjo Tellaetxe
