Ameztoi, Getariako Txakolina (Spain) 2023

 This is a refreshing white from vineyards overlooking the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic Coast of northern Spain.  Ameztoi is a top estate for Txakoli wines and this wine is drawn from vineyards above the coastal town of Getaria.  Txakoli is famous for its formidable level of acidity.  By legend, one taster compared it to drinking “a glass of pins”.  Modern versions are a bit more mellow, but high acidity is an essential element of the wine.  The Ameztoi Getariako Txakoli is a delicious and refreshing white.  It has an enticing bouquet of lemon zest, pear and delicate 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 wine to pair with fresh seafood dishes or just to serve as a refreshing aperitif.