2024 Gaintza Rosé Getariako Txakolina

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Tucked along the Cantabrian Sea, just west of San Sebastián, lies the small yet vibrant Getariako Txakolina wine region. Founded by Andrés Lazkano in 1923, the Gaintza estate began as a small winery producing wine for family use, with any surplus sold directly from the farmhouse to neighboring villages. Now in its fourth generation, the estate is run by brothers Joseba and Urtzi Lazkano. Joseba, alongside their mother, oversees winemaking and welcomes visitors, while Urtzi manages the family’s 23 hectares of sustainably farmed, pergola-trained vineyards. The Lazkano family is dedicated to showcasing the potential of their native varietals, earning respect as pioneers of fine wine in a region traditionally associated with simple, fizzy whites. In the local custom of adopting farm or fishing boat names, the family is often simply known as "Gaintza." Made from 50% Hondarrabi Beltza and 50% Hondarrabi Zuri, Gaintza Rosé’s low alcohol, effervescence and bright acidity make it a wonderful aperitif on its own, but it would be beautiful with shellfish, shrimp, and fried seafood.