The wine region of Getariako Txakolina is located in the region of El Pais Vasco of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ameztoi or the Domaine Ulacia produce mainly wines white, pink and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Getariako Txakolina are Chardonnay, Gros Manseng and Petit Courbu, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Getariako Txakolina often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, spices or straw and sometimes also flavors of gooseberry, lychee or yeast.
In the mouth of Getariako Txakolina is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 49 estates and châteaux in the of Getariako Txakolina, producing 105 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Getariako Txakolina go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian.
For Dom Pérignon, 2008 marked a significant turning point for its Champagnes. It was the year when the two-part renovation of the red wine winery was completed as well as the culmination of learning from a period of experimentation with different tools and techniques from 2000 to 2005. Scroll down to see the tasting note and score for Dom Pérignon Rosé 2008 ‘It’s not even an evolution, but a revolution between 2000 and today,’ said Dom Pérignon chef de cave Vincent Chaperon. ‘W ...
I n 2009 Prosecco was re-mapped in sweeping changes that created an extensive new zone for the production of Prosecco DOC and elevated the traditional growing areas of Valdobbiadene-Conegliano to DOCG, Italy’s top denomination. At that time, one might have overlooked the fact that the new legislation also created a small, independent DOCG for Asolo Prosecco to the west of the river Piave. The sparkling wines of the area had low visibility, producers were few and production was limited. However t ...
Prices on Port and Sherry could increase by around 13% in the UK if the government presses ahead with its duty tax reform as planned, according to industry leaders. Producers and merchants have been left incensed by the plans, said the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) today (9 December), following a meeting with members connected to fortified wine. ‘If you like a glass of Port or Sherry at Christmas we suggest you make the most of it this year [because] it might be priced out of your C ...
