Hiruzta Parcela No. 3 Limited Edition
WHY WE LOVE IT
- This Txakoli is the result of a highly special plot where the autochthonous grape is the protagonist.
- It is located in our own vineyards in Hondarribia, Basque Country, where the Atlantic climate uniqueness becomes imbued in its full meaning.
Varietal Composition: 100% Hondarrabi Zuri
Elaboration: It remained 12 months on its lees in a 500 litre French oak barrel with acacia beds. As a result, the wine shows its purity and integrity reflected in its great intensity and aromatic complexity. After the barrel period, it was kept for a minimum of 12 months in the bottle prior to its release onto the market. It was bottled without any clarification or stabilisation.
Tasting Notes: A wide range of hints of white fruit confits such as apple, citrus like grapefruit and orange, dehydrated apricots, etc., and certain notes of kerosene and spices can also be appreciated. Its strength in mouth, structure and length stand out.
PRESS
2015 – 93 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The name Hiruzta means “a three-person harvest” in Basque, referring to winery owners Asensio Rekalde and his sons Txarli and Angel, whose shared dream of creating a winery in Hondarribia is now a reality. Txakoli production in this village dates back to 1186, however the tradition was lost during a long stretch of sieges and battles that took place there in the early 1600’s. Through years of work the Rekalde family has recovered and revitalized Hondarribia’s viticultural heritage, with nine vineyard plots that sit in the Jaizkibel foothills that surround the winery.