Arabako Txakolina

Spain · DOP · País Vasco · 1 commune(s)

Styles

Natural factors

Northern zone of Álava, slightly acidic soils adapted to Atlantic varieties.
Average sunshine hours (April–October): 12.11 h/day; directly influences alcoholic strength, acidity, and bitterness index.
Southerly wind present ~170 days/year; promotes oxygenation of the vine's foliar development.
Mean annual temperature 13.1 °C (max. 18.7 °C / min. 7.5 °C); produces a round wine profile, low acidity, citrus and herbaceous character.
Valle de Ayala (Álava): the municipalities of Amurrio, Arceniega, Ayala, Llodio, and Oquendo make up the production area. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

Human factors

Written records of vineyards in the Valle de Ayala dating back to the 9th century, with a documented reference from 864 in Retes de Tudela. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Varieties adapted to slightly acidic soils and an Atlantic climate; 170 days of southerly wind mediate foliar oxygenation.

Product characteristics

Round wines, low in acidity, with citrus and herbaceous flavours, linked to the Atlantic climate of the zone.
The grapes reach approximately 12° owing to the average sunshine of 12.11 h (April–October), the foundation of the alcoholic profile.

Terroir / wine link

Atlantic climate + slightly acidic soils → grapes ~12°; alcoholic strength, acidity, and bitterness linked to 12.11 h mean sunshine Apr–Oct.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.