This traditional-method sparkler is a blend of 92% Hondarribi Zuri and 8% Hondarribi Beltza, hailing from the seacoast town of Zarautz. The vines are perched right above the ocean on raised trellises, growing on clay soils streaked with slate and basalt. Aged 30 months in bottle on its lees after the secondary fermentation. No dosage.
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Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
Spain
Region:
Basque Country
Appellation:
Vino de Espana
Variety:
Blend - Other
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ES-IZA-01-18 | 6/750ml |
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Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94+
Date
2023-02-28
"The sparkling 2018 Izar-Leku is from the Getariako Txakolina appellation and was produced with 90% Hondarrabi Zuri and 10% Hondarrabi Beltza grapes. It was kept with the lees for one year (one-third in barrel) and with a second fermentation in bottle where the wine matured with the lees for 36 months (they don't want a longer time with the lees). It has 12.55% alcohol, a pH of 3.123 and 8.2 grams of acidity, which is quite high, making it vibrant and lively on the palate and with a bone-dry finish. It has a fascinating and complex nose that is very attractive, aromatic, expressive and open. 2018 was a cooler year with more rain in Zarautz, and the search is for purity, finesse and depth. It has abundant yeasty aromas and a saline note and is clean and delicate with very abundant bubbles. It feels a bit too young (keep it for a while) and with very high acidity. 16,000 bottles produced. It was disgorged in September 2022."