Basque Country Tourist Guide

t he warm, humid air from the Bay of Bizkaia drives the cultivation of attractive varieties for production of " txakoli" around the ancient caseríos on the coasts of Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia or in the Aiara-Ayala valley in Araba/Álava. Twenty years ago it was included in the designated origin, a distinction that led to a positive growth and evolution of this wine. With the breeze from the Cantabrian Sea The Getaria, Zarautz, Bakio (coastal) Amurrio, Orduña Goierri (inland) districts offer entertaining tours that combine local culture with gastronomy and wine tasting.

TXAKOLI

Distribution assured. With three separate 'designations of origin' – Getaria , Bizkaia and Araba – " txakoli" is sought-after throughout the sophisticated and innovative international wine markets. Its flavour is distinct from any other. With its appealingacidiccharacter, many say that it complements fish well... try it for yourself. a wine that ignores borders

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A txakoli with 3 stars

Txakoli, the white wine par excellence of the Basque Country, is an outstand- ing aspect of the Azurmendi food and wine complex. Located in the beautiful enclave of Larrabetzu, it combines the best Basque cuisine with the oenol- ogy and culture of txakoli, all under the watchful eye of Eneko Atxa , a chef with 3 Michelin stars.

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