Serious Txakolina from the Arabako DO (Álava in Spanish). Organically farmed and naturally made by Juanjo Tellaetxe, on land his family has owned since time immemorial. Juanjo’s vineyards are located in the village of Artomaña in the Ayala (Aiara in Euskara) municipality of Álava. Juanjo’s goal is to produce “honest wines with a deep, local character… avoiding manipulation and masking”. His dedication to Tantaka is second only to his first devotion, his role as priest in the local villages.
Tantaka Txakoli Blanco 2022
100% Hondarrabi Zuri from 13-year-old vines at 330 meters in Juanjo’s 4 small family plots totaling 4.6 hectares. Harvested by hand.
Winemaking: A gentle pressing, spontaneous fermentation, and aged on the lees for 5 months in stainless steel of 2,500L. Bottled May 23, 2023.
Production: 2,525 cases
Tantaka Txakoli Tinto 2021
100% Hondarrabi Beltza from 4-year-old vines at 320 meters in Juanjo’s 4 small family plots totaling 4.6 hectares. Harvested by hand.
Winemaking: A gentle pressing, spontaneous fermentation, and aged for 5 months in stainless steel of 2,500L. Bottled July 1, 2022.
Production: 3,300 bottles (216 bottles imported)
Peñín 92 - Tantaka 2021
From the Tantaka Wines winery that perfectly represents the D.O. Arabako Txakolina. It is made with the white variety Hondarrabi Zuri and you can find in it aromas of fine lees, white fruit and good acidity.
Color: Bright straw. Nose: Fine lees, white fruit. Palate: Full-bodied, rich, long, good acidity.