Doniene Gorrondona

Beltza Bizkaiko Txakolina Hondarrabi

9.0171 ratings
9.138 pro ratings
Bizkaiko Txakolina, País Vasco, Spain
Hondarrabi Beltza
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Made from 150 year old pre-phylloxera Hondarribi Beltza vines. a rare red version of this spritzy, Basque wine. Cabernet Franc like, aromas of fruit and herb notes. On palate flavors of juicy red fruits, soft tannins, medium finish ending with mineral character.

Made from 150 year old pre-phylloxera Hondarribi Beltza vines. a rare red version of this spritzy, Basque wine. Cabernet Franc like, aromas of fruit and herb notes. On palate flavors of juicy red fruits, soft tannins, medium finish ending with mineral character.

Oct 29th, 2020
Douglas Braun

Wow kinda of like Cab Franc - slight vegetal component pencil lead black fruit medium acidity

Wow kinda of like Cab Franc - slight vegetal component pencil lead black fruit medium acidity

Nov 22nd, 2019
Josh Morgenthau

So good. Intoxicating black and green olive, lemon peel and sea foam nose. Bright mouth watering acid juice palate.

So good. Intoxicating black and green olive, lemon peel and sea foam nose. Bright mouth watering acid juice palate.

Aug 7th, 2019
jarred gild

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

9.1

a bit like cab franc, graphite and nerve

a bit like cab franc, graphite and nerve

5 people found it helpfulApr 9th, 2015
Jonathan Gray

Smells like agave as in mild Mezcal or good tequila, has structure, dark red crunchy fruit, and fresh and zippy. This wine is delicious. 150 year old vines of Hondarribi Beltza. Considering Cabernet Franc's French Basque Country origins, I don't think it's a stretch that Hondarribi Beltza is from similar genetic origin at all. Awesome value.

Smells like agave as in mild Mezcal or good tequila, has structure, dark red crunchy fruit, and fresh and zippy. This wine is delicious. 150 year old vines of Hondarribi Beltza. Considering Cabernet Franc's French Basque Country origins, I don't think it's a stretch that Hondarribi Beltza is from similar genetic origin at all. Awesome value.

4 people found it helpfulJun 26th, 2015
Veronica Castro

Wowie Zowie. Tomato leaf all over the place.

Wowie Zowie. Tomato leaf all over the place.

2 people found it helpfulSep 24th, 2014
Tom Riley

Red fruit and dusty gravel. A sleek, concentrated, and fascinating wine. Versatile with a variety of foods. The Basque Country on a warm spring night. Delicious. 13% abv. $26.

Red fruit and dusty gravel. A sleek, concentrated, and fascinating wine. Versatile with a variety of foods. The Basque Country on a warm spring night. Delicious. 13% abv. $26.

1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2016
Sergio Licea

Stewed blackberries, violets, bell pepper, olives, pottery soil, clay, mint. Vibrant acidity, muted smooth velvet tannins, juicy slightly silky texture, fruity earthy finish. Pretty closed off, needed nearly 6 hours to come out of its shell.

Stewed blackberries, violets, bell pepper, olives, pottery soil, clay, mint. Vibrant acidity, muted smooth velvet tannins, juicy slightly silky texture, fruity earthy finish. Pretty closed off, needed nearly 6 hours to come out of its shell.

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2016
Pamela St. Jean

Fabulous rare Basque ruby Txakolina. Red Roobios tea note. Wood, fruitcake, tea. Delicious!!! Get it! Vintage 2014 in fall of 2015 Lou Wine.

Fabulous rare Basque ruby Txakolina. Red Roobios tea note. Wood, fruitcake, tea. Delicious!!! Get it! Vintage 2014 in fall of 2015 Lou Wine.

1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2015
Grant Everett

Like a spicy Beaujolais

Like a spicy Beaujolais

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2015