Ulacia

Ulacia

Wine does not have to be complicated. Nowhere is this better demonstrated than in Julian and Maia Ulacia’s simple but functional winery above the small fishing port of Getaria, a few kilometres along the coast from San Sebastian in the heart of Basque country. This 6 Ha estate has been family owned since the 1940’s. The winery produces a scant 6,000 cases of wine annually, most of which is consumed locally. Ulacia Txacoli (pronounced chak-o-lee) is a light, petillant white wine that is best served as an aperitif or with seafood.

Highlights
◊ The DO Getariako Txakolina was established in 1990.
◊ The DO is located just west of San Sebastian, the culinary cradle of Spain, known for having more Michelin starred restaurants per capita than anywhere else in Europe.
◊ The cool, wet climate in the north of Spain is completely distinct from more famous regions such as Rioja.
◊ The vines are hung from trellises that allow dry air to circulate beneath the bunches.

How to Serve
◊ Serve well chilled at between 6° and 12° Celsius (42°-52° F) in either a standard wine glass or a tumbler.
◊ Txakoli is typically considered a fun wine and is poured in bars throughout San Sebastian by holding the bottle high in one hand and holding a glass tumbler low in the other hand and allowing the wine to splash and foam while being poured.