Wines made from Folle blanche grapes of Getariako Txakolina
Discover the best wines made with Folle blanche as a single variety or as a blend of Getariako Txakolina.
More informations about the variety Folle blanche
Very lively, tense whites with a lean palate and cutting acidity. Delicate aromas of green apple, lemon, white flowers, pear and iodine saline notes. Light, refreshing finish, best drunk young. Historic pillar of Cognac AOC before phylloxera (known as Gros Plant) and Armagnac AOC (called Picpoul or Piquepoul there); star of Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOC on Atlantic terroirs. Native French South-West variety, genetic parent of Colombard.
More informations about the region of El Pais Vasco
Basque DO on the Cantabrian coast of Guipúzcoa (~430 ha around Getaria), humid Atlantic climate facing the ocean. Hondarrabi Zuri white king (>95%): pétillant and saline with citrus, green apple, white flowers, sea spray and lemon zest, refreshing at just 10-11° alcohol — theatrically poured in a cascade (escanciado). Light red Hondarrabi Beltza, Petit Courbu and Manseng complementary. Sparkling Basque aperitif identity.
What are the typical flavors of the Folle blanche grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Folle blanche
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Folle blanche