Why is Basque wine the ultimate choice for seafood lovers?

If you’re a fan of the mineral notes and vibrant acidity of a German Riesling, you’re about to fall in love with Txakoli. This unique wine from the Basque Country shares that electric freshness but adds a distinctive saline finish born from vineyards that look directly out onto the Atlantic.

Atlantic Pairing Guide:

1. Oysters (Gillardeau or Wadden Sea): Like a dry Riesling (Trocken), Txakoli provides that saline minerality that enhances the oyster’s metallic flavor..

      

2. Rodaballo (Turbot): The king of festive dinners in the North. As an oily fish, the acidity of Txakoli cleanses the palate after each bite.

        

3. Salmon (Wild or Smoked): Riesling is usually the default choice, but a rosé Txakoli (with Hondarrabi Beltza) offers notes of red fruits and a salinity that cuts through the salmon’s fat masterfully.