Pais Vasco Flashcards
DOs of Basque Country
Euskadi
Arabako Txakolina
Bizkaiko Txakolina
Getariako Txakolina
Red grape of Spanish basque country (Pais Vasco)
Ondurrabi Beltza
Arabako Txakolina is known as:
Bizkaiko Txakolina is known as:
Getariako Txakolina is known as:
Chacoli de Alava DO
Chacoli de Bizcaia DO
Chacoli de Getaria DO
What is Ojo de Gallo
Blend of Hondurrabi Zuri and Beltza rosé wine.
Produced in Bizkaiko Txakolina DO
Main cities of Basque Country
San Sebastian (Donostia)
Bilbao
What does Txakoil mean
Farm Wine
These two Pais Vasco DOs are more humid, influenced by the Bay of Biscay
Getariako Txakolina
Bizkaiko Txakolina
First established DO in Basque country, remains the most traditional
Getariako Txakolina
This Do of Pais Vasco is located to the West near Bilbao, and has a high concentration of leading producers, benefiting from looser regulations
Bizkaika
Newest and smallest DO in Basque country, further inland with less coastal influence and humidity pressure
Arabako Txakolina
(Txakoli de Alava)
Synonyms for Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng in Pais Vasco
Izkiriota (Gros Manseng), Izkiriota Ttippia (Petit Manseng)
Getariako, Arabako and Bizkaiko Txakolina:
Blanco: Ondarrabi Zuri
Blanco “Fermentado en Barrica”: fermented in barrels no larger than 350 liters
Rosado: min. 50% Ondarrabi Beltza
Tinto: Ondarrabi Beltza
Vendimia Tardía
Vino Espumoso