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>Sagardo 101
>Xarmant
The newest of Spain's Txakolina D.O.'s Arabako was formed in 2003. The vineyard sites are located within the valley of Ayala that is comprised of the municipalities of Llodio, Amurrio, Okondo, Artiziega, and Aiara. Production of wine in this ancient area dates back to 760 AD, but in the 19th century the majority of the vineyards were wiped out by diseases such as phylloxera. Modernization and replanting began in the late 1980's and today there are 60 hectares.
>Uriondo
>Doniene Gorrondona
>Gurrutxaga
Centered around Bilbao on Spain's north coast, this D.O. is as unique as the Basque culture that surrounds it. The native Hondarribi Zuri grape occupies 80 percent of the vineyards. Other varieties grown include Mune Mahatsa and Txori Mahatsa. Soils are sandy and loose alluvial over a clay and limestone base. Coastal vineyards are planted on steep slopes to shed the excess rainfall provided by the maritime climate. The wines show a crisp, green-fruit style with fresh acidity.
>Ameztoi
Founded in 1989, Getariako Txakolina is comprised of 177 hectares in the municipalities of Getaria, Zarauz and Aia. The majority of the grapes planted in the region are Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarribi Beltza. The vineyard sites are greatly influenced by their proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The soil is chalky with rich, organic material.
>Isastegi
Sagardo naturala, or natural cider, has been produced in the Basque Country for over 2,000 years. According to Spanish law natural cider is produced using traditional methods without the addition of sugars or carbonic gas. The resulting cider is something unique to the Basque Country: it is still (with only mild residual carbonic gas), more bitter than most ciders and has an alcohol content that is typically between five and six percent by volume. This traditional method starts with the apple harvest in the fall when apples of various native varieties are sorted, ground and pressed. The resulting juice is transferred into kupelas (large, oak barrels) and allowed to ferment until the spring when it is bottled unfiltered.
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