Artadi was founded in 1985 by Juan-Carlos López de Lacalle. In 2015 Juan-Carlos pulled Artadi out of the Rioja DO (for multiple reasons) and decided to forge his own path. That same year he started the Izar-Leku Mahastiak project, which brought together the cider producer Zapiain & López de Lacalle families. The result is a traditional method sparkling wine, blended from 90% Hondarrabi Zuri and 10% Hondarrabi Beltza. It is packed with aromatic complexity and distinct saline minerality. With aromas of green apple typical of a Txakoli wine, it shows complex notes of brioche, fresh citrus, ripe pear, and plum, with lively bubbles. This is the perfect pairing for shellfish.
Artadi, Getariako Txakolina (Pais Vasco, Spain) Hondarrabi Zuri 2017
By Miranda Franco