This is a zesty and refreshing white from vineyards on the Atlantic Coast of northern Spain. Txakoli is famous for its formidable level of acidity but it is the bracing tartness that makes the wine so appetizing. Modern versions are perhaps a bit more mellow than previous vintages, but high acidity is part and parcel of the wine. The Bodegas Rezabal Txakoli is a delicious and refreshing white. It has a lively bouquet of lemon, pear and flowers. Clean, pure and lively on the palate, the ripe citrus and pear fruits are all the more evident because of its razor’s edge of acidity. It is a perfect aperitif or companion for lighter seafood dishes.
Bodegas Rezabal, Getariako Txakolina DO (Pays Basque, Spain) Hondarribi Zuri 2022
By Wayne Belding