Getariako, Txakolina, Spain

Bright green-yellow. On the nose, high toned aromas of lemon, quince, green apple and sorrel are overlaid with sea spray and stony mineral notes. On the palate, puckering acidity and effervescence lend a practically gulpable appeal, with bright meyer lemon, apple and green herbs. Finishes salty and clean, begging for another sip.

• Produced by the Lazkano family for four generations, originated with José Antonio making wine at home before establishing the Gaintza cellar in 1923.

• Based in Getaria, the capital of Getariako Txakolina (first Txakoli appellation in 1989).

• Gaintza, named after the high-altitude vineyards (“gain” means high-up in Basque), sits 75m above Getaria with clay and chalk soils over granite bedrock.

• A traditional producer with naturally occurring CO2 from fermentation, offering high acidity, salinity, and slight effervescence. They practice sustainable, low-impact methods.

• "Bixigu" means "Sea Bream," a local delicacy in Getaria.