ARTADI Wineries and Vineyards | IZAR-LEKU HONDARRABI ZURI 2020 75cl

Izar-Leku Hondarribi Zuri 2020 – Atlantic Sparkling Wine

Brut Nature Sparkling Wine – Zarautz, Basque Country
Available format: 75 cl bottle

Product Description

From the humid slopes of the Cantabrian coast, where the salty breeze caresses the vineyards and rock emerges from beneath the earth, Izar-Leku 2020 is born. A unique sparkling wine, made from Hondarribi Zuri, the queen grape of Txakoli, and aged using the traditional method for over 30 months. Its Atlantic soul is strongly expressed, marked by a deep saline minerality, elegant bubbles, and genuine character.

The result of a fusion between Basque tradition and Champagne precision, this wine bears the signature of Bodegas y Viñedos Artadi along with the expertise of the Zapiain family. It is a jewel that speaks of coast, stone, and patience.

Key Features

Vintage: 2020
Grape varieties: 100% Hondarribi Zuri
Wine type: Brut Nature Sparkling
Appellation: Sparkling wine from Spain
Aging: 30 months in bottle on lees + 6 months in stainless steel
Vineyard: 3.75 ha in Zarautz, planted in trellises on southeast-facing slopes
Soils: Clayey with slate and basalt substratum, protected by sandstone
Viticulture: Traditional Gipuzkoan, without additives or dosage
Color: Bright yellow with greenish reflections and fine bubbles
Aroma: Ripe citrus, fresh grass, mint, and marine notes
Taste: Juicy, voluminous, with a creamy texture and a distinct saline finish
Production: Limited – First disgorgement in September 2019
Alcohol: 12.5% vol

Uses and Food Pairing

Ideal for pairing with seafood, oysters, oily fish, fresh cheeses, or Japanese cuisine. Its saline energy and freshness also make it perfect as an aperitif or to accompany an afternoon by the sea. Each sip transports you to the Basque coast.

Authenticity and Origin

Izar-Leku means "place of stars". And in every bottle of this sparkling wine beats the story of a brave family project, born in 2015 to explore the expressiveness of Hondarribi Zuri. With respectful viticulture and prolonged aging, this wine transforms the essence of txakoli into a sparkling wine for aging, with depth and oceanic freshness.

Make it yours today at Bouquet Xaló.

Toast with an Atlantic sparkling wine that encapsulates the salt, wind, and rock.