SWS-País Vasco/DO Bizkaiko Txakolina

Question 1

What are the other 2 names for DO Bizkaiko Txakolina?

Answer 1

DO Txakoli de Bizkaia

DO Chacolí de Bizkaia

Question 2

Where is DO Bizkaiko Txakolina located?

Answer 2

along the coast in Vizcaya province

Question 3

What type of wine is produced in DO Bizkaiko Txakolina?

Answer 3

almost all white = 99%

Question 4

What type of soils does DO Bizkaiko Txakolina?

Answer 4

clay-loam, limestone and marl

Question 5

What is the climate in Bizkaiko Txakolina?

Answer 5

maritime with high rainfall

1,200mm/year

Question 6

Where are the coastal vineyards located in DO Bizkaiko Txakolina?

Answer 6

• planted on low foothills with 150m elevation in clay-loam soils
• small plots trained in parral system

Question 7

Where are the inland vineyards located in DO Bizkaiko Txakolina?

Answer 7

• planted on limestone and marl soils with espaldera training

Question 8

Where does the Foehn wind have its greatest effect in DO Bizkaiko Txakilina?

Answer 8

• inland vineyards
• Foehn winds from Montes Vascos strongest in September

Question 9

What are the preferred varieties in DO Bizkaiko Txakolina?

Answer 9

Hondarribi Zuri

Hondarribi Beltza

Question 10

What is the profile of wines from DO Bizkaiko Txakolina?

Answer 10

• light and easy-drinking
• floral, citrus and green apple fruit
• slightly prickly palate due to high acidity

Question 11

What is the Txakoki Winemakers’ Association?

Answer 11

group of winemakers in Vizcaya that formed association in 1980s to save and promote vines