TXAKOLINA TINTO Doniene Gorrondona Is a Winery Located in the Once Famous Bakio Region of the Basque Country of Spain

DONIENE GORRONDONA TXAKOLINA TINTO Doniene Gorrondona is a winery located in the once famous Bakio region of the Basque Country of Spain. The Bakio region used to be a major wine producing area in Bizkaia. Three friends from the region rehabilitated and modernized this ancient vineyard and winery. They farm a total of twelve hectares, two of which are from centennial pre-phylloxera Hondarribi Beltza vines. The building they acquired came with eight pot stills. They produce artisanal quantities of orujo, a type of distilled spirits similar to a French Marc or Italian Grappa. Varietal/Blend: 100% Hondarribi Beltza Farming: Lutte Raisonnée Soil: clay with slate subsoil Vine Age: 150+ years Yeast: indigenous Fermentation: fermentation in stainless steel Aging: N/A Alcohol: 12% Fined: N/A Filtered: N/A The vineyards here are unique within the D.O. of Bizkaiko; the vines line the steep slopes of the Bakio valley that face to- ward the Atlantic The unique location of this winery is evident from the moment one Ocean. The centennial, pre-phylloxera vines are terraced on these steps into the Bakio valley. This bowl faces the Cantabrian slopes and farmed organically. They grow two types of grapes in their Ocean, with steep facings creating a unique landscape. On these 12 hectares: Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarribi Beltza. Two of these facings are planted Hondarribi Zurri. All of these well drained soils hectares are dedi- cated to Hondarribi Beltza, the red txakolina grape. are farmed organically. Itziar and Andoni believe in creating wines This small amount of grapes is put to use in something truly unique: red that reflect this unique terruño. To do so, all their wines are txakolina. Made from 100% Hondarribi Beltza, the Gorrondona Tinto fermented using indigenous yeasts. Txakolina is a distinctive wine with aromas of green peppers, spices, Doniene Gorrondona represents the recuperation of a long and red fruit that are followed on the palate with flavors of crushed viticultural tradition in Bizkaia. minerals with medium tannins that yield a light and refreshing finish. Country: Spain Region: Basque Sub Region: Bizkaiko Txakolina Vineyard: Aldape Vineyard Size: 2 ha