Txakoli Zura

The Txakoli Zura from Gorka Izagirre has been chosen as the Best International White Wine at the 2019 Brussels World Competition.

Buying Txakoli Zura vintage 2019 is always a good idea because Txakoli Zura vintage 2019 is an ideal wine to taste at a temperature between 8° and 12° C. This white wine fermented in barrels has been rated with a score of 92 points by the guide Peñín de los vinos, being the most important wine of the Gorka Izagirre winery. This txakoli pairs well with grilled fish, white fish in sauce, white meats both roasted and in stews, as well as cheeses or smoked fish, cheeses such as smoked Idiazabal or smoked fish such as salmon or northern albacore. We can enjoy this barrel-fermented wine over the next 4 or 5 years, keeping it in a dark place and with the bottle placed horizontally, being able to improve with its maturity. Unlike the txakolis from Getaria, the txakoli from Bizkaia does not need to be poured, because its carbon percentage is minimal. This white wine is part of the protected designation of origin Bizkaiko Txakolina.

Why buy Gorka Izagirre?
Because Bodegas Gorka Izagirre is a family project that was born in the vineyard and constantly evolves to achieve high quality white wines, keeping its identity and origin unchanged; Bizkaia. At Gorka Izagirre they contribute to the progress and enhancement of Bizkaia wine. They are the protagonists: Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Zerratia. Atlantic varieties grown in our environment, small and concentrated clusters full of character and personality that give Gorka Izagirre wines their own identity. For its part, Hondarrabi Zuri is full of freshness, joy, fruit and power. Hondarrabi Zerratia, on the other hand, is pure elegance, volume, white flowers and complexity.

The Gorka Izagirre vineyards are 40 hectares divided into small plots integrated into the landscape of Bizkaia. Steep slopes facing southeast, seeking the morning sun and airy areas. This is how Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Zerratia grow. They are harvested manually in the month of October. The low yield per hectare allows optimal maturation to create structured, high-quality wines.

Finally, at Gorka Izagirre they conceive the Winery as a tool at the service of the vineyard. At Gorka Izagirre they work with excellent grapes, treated in the winery with the same care as in the vineyard. The winery designed with the best oenological technology and taking into account the distribution of the vineyards, allows each plot to be processed separately and reveal the full potential of the grapes.

The wines that the Gorka Izagirre Winery has created are: G22, Arima, Zura, Gorka Izagirre and Ama. Gorka Izagirre, for its part, is a young white wine. Combination between the local varieties Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Zerratia. An excellent wine as an aperitif that pairs perfectly with seafood and fish. Cheerful, appetizing, dry, fresh and very pleasant finish. The 42 Zura 2019 vintage is a barrel-fermented wine. A magnificent blend of Hondarrabi Zerratia, its lees and wood. Zura pairs perfectly with grilled fish, white meats and smoked cheeses. A unique, subtle and sophisticated wine, lover of good food. The G22 is a wine aged on lees. All the essence of the best Hondarrabi Zerratia in a bottle. A versatile wine that pairs with both fish and white meat, tasty sauces and delicate cheeses. Unctuous, elegant and complex, with an excellent capacity for evolution, designed to be enjoyed today and in the future. Finally, the Arima is the sweetest version. Late harvest made with Hondarrabi Zerratia harvested during the month of November. A sweet melody with fresh touches that pairs perfectly with cheeses, desserts and foie. Silky, mature and enveloping. A wine that will captivate your soul.