The Lazkano family own 25 hectares of vineyards in Getaria in the Basque Country. The climate here is cool maritime, not reaching much higher than 11˚C, and with 1000-1700mm of rain each year. The grapes for this wine are planted
across seven plots, which are protected from the Cantabrian sea air by the Garate hill. Vines are between 25 and 50 years old. Around 40% are planted high on pergolas to keep them aerated in the damp climate, the rest are trellised. Soils are layers of limestone and sandstone alternating with clay loams.
On the nose, aromas of lemon, quince, green apple and sorrel are overlaid with sea spray and stony mineral notes. On the palate, puckering acidity and effervescence lend a practically gulpable appeal, with bright meyer lemon, apple and green herbs. Finishes salty and clean, begging for another sip.
Blend: 85% Hondarrabi Zuri, 10% Gros Manseng, 5% Hondarrabi Beltz