Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina Rose

Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina Rosé is made primarily from Hondarrabi Beltza, a native red grape of Spain's Basque coast, with a touch of Hondarrabi Zuri for balance. The estate sits in Getaria, a hillside town where vineyards tumble into the Atlantic, and the wine carries the gentle spritz that defines the Getariako Txakolina appellation. This is rosé with regional identity—pale salmon in the glass, bright and dry on the palate, built for salty food and warm weather. The Txomin Etxaniz bottling is a Lincoln Park shop favorite for customers looking beyond Provence. Txomin Etxaniz is a family-run winery with roots dating back to 1649, and the estate is recognized as a pioneer in the modernization of the Getariako Txakolina DO. The family cultivates 35 hectares of steep, ocean-facing vineyards where Atlantic winds and mineral soils shape the grapes. The Hondarrabi Beltza and Hondarrabi Zuri grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed, then vinified with precision to preserve freshness and the wine's characteristic effervescence. The result is a style that bridges tradition and clarity—txakoli as it was meant to be, poured from height into the glass in the traditional Basque manner. The wine shows bright notes of redcurrant, raspberry, citrus peel, and fresh herbs, with a gentle spritz that lifts the aromatics. On the palate, it's dry and zippy, with mouthwatering acidity and a refreshing finish that pairs naturally with seafood, cured meats, and salty snacks. Pour it alongside grilled octopus, jamón ibérico, or oysters on the half shell. This is a rosé that demands food—it's built for the table, not the poolside Instagram feed. The structure and salinity make it a natural match for the kinds of dishes Chicago diners seek out in warmer months. Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina Rosé is available for pickup at our Lincoln Park bottle shop at 1128 W Armitage Ave, for local Chicago delivery, or we can ship it anywhere in the country.