Spain - Other DOs (3 regions) País Vasco (Basque Country) 1.3

Question 1

Where’s País Vasco (Basque Country)?

Answer 1

Atlantic coast of northern Spain

Question 2

Climate here?

Answer 2

Moderate maritime (a.k.a. Green Spain)

Question 2

Notable physical features?

Answer 2

Atlantic Ocean

Question 3

Winemaking notes?

Answer 3

Modern: temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Question 3

Name the white grape varieties.

Answer 3

Hondarrabi Zuri

Question 4

Name the red grape varieties.

Answer 4

Hondarrabi Beltza

Question 5

Name DO appellations (3)

Answer 5

Bizkaiko Txakolina DO:
Primarily dry white. Reds and rosés (rosados) are rare. Wines are lightly effervescent with high acidity. Meant for early consumption.

Arabako Txakolina DO:
Primarily dry white. Reds and rosés (rosados) are rare. Wines are lightly effervescent with high acidity. Meant for early consumption.

Getariako Txakolina DO:
Primarily dry white. Reds and rosés (rosados) are rare. Wines are lightly effervescent with high acidity. Meant for early consumption.

Question 6

Style?

Answer 6

Primarily dry white wine. Reds and rosés (rosados) are rare. Wines are lightly effervescent with high acidity. Meant for early consumption.

Question 7

Food pairings?

Answer 7

Txakoli whites are traditionally served with oily seafood.