Oxer Terlegiz 2021

OxerTerlegiz is an edgy, crunchy and mineral expression of a Bizkaiko Txakolina. Incredibly complex, expressive nose of lemon citrus and oyster shells over a quince and roasted apple background. Flavours of grapefruit, umami and a salty limestone minerality really crashes into the palate. Tightly woven in the mouth, where grippy tannins and mature acidity interplay. Results in a most expressive age-worthy wine that is meant to keep for eternity.

Fun Fact:The meaning of the Basque wordTerlegizis sanctuary for bees.It is also the name of the neighbourhood where Oxers father was born andwherethe vineyards are located.

Ageing potential: Keep until 2037!

35%Hondarribi Zuri Zerratia (Petit Courbu), 35%Hondarribi Zuri (Gros Courbu) and 30% Izkiriota Txikia (Petit Manseng).

The fruit comes from a vineyard located in the village of Kortezubi, a little old town in Bizkaia, famous for its prehistoric cavesthat form a Unesco World Heritage Site. The vineyards are located on a clay-loam textured topsoil over limestone subsoil, with patches of schist.

Strict selection of the grapes. The wine ferments 100% in foudres, using indigenous yeast. After fermentation the wine remains a minimum of 6 months in contact with the lees.