Ziaboga Arabako Txakolina White 750ml
EXPERT NOTES
Txakolina, a white wine from Spain’s Basque Country, is a sommelier’s favorite for its searing acidity. This Ziaboga rendition is softer, allowing the citrus flavors to mellow and shine while still showing lots of backbone. It’s a fine partner for grazing appetizers before dinner or for lighter seafood dishes. ABV: 12.5 percent. BW: 440 grams (Light).
WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES
Medium bodied Txakoli with a silky texture and no fizz, unlike the style from Getariako. Perfect for more elegant service or during cooler months. True to the varietal there is bright acidity, crisp green apple notes and lively brine on the finish.
TECHNICAL CHART
Winery: Ziaboga Class: White Grape: Hondarrabi Zu Region: ARABAKO Txakolina Country: Spain Packaging: Bottle
TASTE WINE
Look, Smell, Taste and Conclude
VISUAL
You can tell the age of the wine by the color in the glass, also if you look at the legs of the wine you can determine quality aspects
SMELL
When you first start smelling wine, think big to small. Are there fruits? Think of broad categories first, i.e. citrus, orchard, or tropical fruits in whites or, when tasting reds, red fruits, blue fruits, or black fruits. Getting too specific or looking for one particular note can lead to frustration
The Grape
The grape variety is very important to understand a wine.
Grape varieties are considered the most important factor in differentiating a wine
IN YOUR TONGUE
You will be able to perceive that the flavor runs throughout the mouth. You will notice how it runs along the sides, which indicates that it is a quality wine due to its structure.
