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Arabako Txakolina-Txakolí de Álava is a renowned Basque white wine made in the province of Álava in Spain. It is a type of "txakolina" wine, which is characteristic of the Basque region.
This type of wine is produced in three specific Basque regions and Arabako Txakolina-Txakolí de Álava is one of them. The other two being "Bizkaiko Txakolina" from Biscay province and "Getariako Txakolina" from Gipuzkoa province.
Arabako Txakolina-Txakolí de Álava is typically a young, fruity wine made predominantly from the indigenous white grape varieties Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Zuri Zerratia. It is light-bodied with a slight sparkle and tart, refreshing acidity - traditionally served as an aperitif. This characteristic of slight sparkling has given it the name of Basque Cider.
The wine has a Denomination of Origin status that was achieved in the year 2001, ensuring the wine's unique character and high-quality standards. In addition to the traditional white variety, rose and red versions of Arabako Txakolina-Txakolí de Álava are also produced, although they are less common. With a constant innovation blended with traditions, this winemaking region also houses bodegas that produce late-harvest and barrel-fermented txakolinas.
This wine is ideally served in a typical 'txakoli pour' for perfect flavour, where the bottle is held high above the glass to aerate the wine and accentuate its slight sparkle.