Xarmant

Arabako Txakolina is the last Denomination of Origin of Txakolina to be established. Founded in 2003 it encompasses 60 hectares. There is only one producer today producing any real quantities. The winery whose name is the same as the denomination, Arabako Txakolina, was founded in 1989. Twelve growers decided to pool their resources and establish the denomination. They created a wine and named it Xarmant which means charming in French and reflects the nature is this wine.

Located in the town of Artamaño, the vineyard lies in the shadows of the town of Vizkaia. This beautiful valley vineyard is located at 500 meters elevation on the border of Castilla y Leon. The proximity to the Atlantic ocean creates a wine with a unique microclimate. The grapes used are the traditional Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarribi Beltza varieties that are indigenous to the Basque region as well as the less common local varieties of Izkiriota, Izkiriota Ttippia and Hondarribi Zuri Zerratia. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and bottled with residual carbonic that gives the wine its natural sprits. Only indigenous yeasts are used so that the grapes reflect the true qualities of the unique soil and site.