Zudugarai Getariako Txakolina (750ml)

Getariako Txakoli is the oldest and largest Denominación de Origen (D.O.), most txakoli exported to North America is from this region.  The wine is traditionally poured from a height above the glass to keep the fine bubbles intact and served in small portions to retain the light carbonation.  Sometimes you’ll also see it poured from a porrón, a pitcher that resembles a watering can. 

The vineyards overlook the Bay of Biscay; this location on the water means the soil tends to be damp and humid. The grapes are grown in a parral system, which means they’re raised up from the ground with the aid of stakes and grow into a canopy to create ventilation.