Basque Country, SpainMokoroa has fashioned a very distinctive, crisp, and refreshing Txakoli, and an outstanding value for its denominación. Situated just outside of San Sebastián on the coast of Basque country, the winery’s seventeen acres of Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza vines are planted in the famous Getariako Txakolina. The Txakoli opens with a shimmering green-tinted lemon color, and offers aromas of lime juice, honeydew melon, green plums, jasmine, and saline minerals. Propelled by a healthy dose of dissolved CO2, Mokoroa’s Txakoli enlivens the palate with suggestions of Key lime juice, green apple skin, gardenia blossoms, and sea spray. The wine finishes fresh, saline, and vigorous with layers of citrus zest, pine buds, quinine, and fresh ginger. It will prove a superb choice for refreshment served now and over the coming year with artichokes, sautéed green leafy vegetables, grilled asparagus, fresh and steamed shellfish, light squid tapas, ceviches, and delicate poached white-fleshed fish dishes.
