Artomaña Xarmant Txakoli 2025

Artomaña Txakolina is a family-owned winery in the village of Artomaña, near Amurrio in Álava, in Spain's Basque Country. Established in 1988, the estate played an important role in the revival of local wine production and the establishment of the Arabako Txakolina denomination in 2001. Its vineyards lie in the green, Atlantic-influenced landscape of the Ayala Valley, approximately 300 metres above sea level, on predominantly alluvial soils with clay and limestone. Xarmant, meaning 'charming' in Basque, is produced principally from the indigenous Hondarrabi Zuri grape, with Petit Courbu also listed in the producer's blend. The grapes undergo a short cold maceration before spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, followed by approximately two months on lees. Unlike the more familiar coastal Txakoli of Getaria, the wines of Álava generally retain less dissolved carbon dioxide, giving them a slightly fuller, more conventional white wine character. The 2025 displays aromas of yellow plum, citrus and white flowers, with a supple entry, pronounced acidity and a distinctly saline finish. Fresh, dry and aromatic, it is an excellent introduction to the distinctive white wines of the Basque Country.