Hondarrabi Zuri
Fresh aromas of green apple, lime blossom, and a hint of sea breeze. On the palate, the vibrant acidity unfolds with mineral clarity and a subtle saline lift, finishing crisp and invigorating — a terroir-driven wine.
| Producer | Tantaka |
| Region | Getariako Txakolina |
| Appellation | D.O. Arabako Txakolina |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape variety | Hondarrabi Zuri |
| Type | White |
| Soil | Alluvial and clay-limestone |
| Vineyard altitude | 330 m |
| Orientation | South-west |
| Farming | Certified organic |
| Vinification | Fermented in 2,500-litre stainless steel tanks, followed by five months of ageing on its lees. |
| Oak ageing | Stainless steel, 5 mo on lees |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Body | Medium |
| Acidity | High |
| Serving temperature | 9–11°C |
| Cellaring potential | 4–8 yrs |
| Production | 7,500 bottles |
In the glass.
A cooler vintage with abundant rainfall, especially in spring and early summer. The harvest was later than average, resulting in fresh, aromatic wines with marked acidity and tension. A classical, Atlantic expression with excellent balance and ageing potential.
At the table.
Tested at our own service — 48 pairings across 9 courses.
Roasted pork belly
Grilled (SMOKED) salmon · Tuna (tataki, grilled) · Raw fish tartare · Pan-fried white fish · Halibut · Fish with beurre blanc · Sea bass in salt crust
Oysters · Garlic shrimp · Lobster · Langoustines · Crab · Mussels · Scallops · Shellfish tartare · Seafood platter · Razor clams
Seafood pasta · Gnocchi with sage butter
Avocado & citrus salad
Deep-fried snacks · Spring rolls · Kibbeling · Shrimp croquettes
Flammkuchen
Paella (seafood or mixed) · Croquetas (ham or cheese) · Pimientos de Padrón · Chorizo a la sidra (cooked in cider)
Beurre blanc · Hollandaise sauce · Pesto (basil or sun-dried tomato) · Salsa verde (herb sauce) · Aioli · Mustard cream sauce · Ponzu sauce · Soy-ginger glaze · Satay (peanut) sauce · Curry sauce (mild or spicy) · Miso glaze · Caper-butter sauce · Anchovy butter · Black garlic sauce · XO sauce · Saffron cream sauce · Apple cider reduction · Yuzu kosho sauce
Open 30 minutes before service. Decant for younger vintages. Avoid over-chilling — serve closer to the warmer end of the recommended range when paired with richer dishes.
Tantaka
"I believe it is essential to reconnect with the winegrowing criteria used in the past at our Arrastaria Valley. These criteria, lost around 150 years ago, are potentially recoverable. I think it is possible to rediscover our land from the winemaking point of view, by believing in its great potential to produce honest wines with a deep local character."
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