Gaintza Aitako
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Winemaker Notes
Bright green-yellow. On the nose, high toned aromas of lemon, quince, green apple and white flowers are comingled with citrus peel and mineral. On the palate, weighty yet austere, with beautiful balance between the effervescent acidity and the weighty intensity. Finishes bone dry and full of minerality, with impressive length.
Wine Information
Tucked along the Cantabrian Sea, just west of San Sebastián, lies the small yet vibrant Getariako Txakolina wine region. The area's sandy beaches draw surfers and tourists, while the Basque region’s wealth of Michelin-starred restaurants attracts millions of culinary travelers each year. Amidst this, the Lazkano family has been cultivating their vineyards around their rural stone house and cellar—known as a caserío—for over a century. Founded by Andrés Lazkano in 1923, the Gaintza estate began as a small winery producing wine for family use, with any surplus sold directly from the farmhouse to neighboring villages. Today, the winery has grown to include a boutique guesthouse and tasting room that embodies the warm hospitality of the Basque Country. Now in its fourth generation, the estate is run by brothers Joseba and Urtzi Lazkano. Joseba, alongside their mother, oversees winemaking and welcomes visitors, while Urtzi manages the family’s 23 hectares of sustainably farmed, pergola-trained vineyards. The Lazkano family is dedicated to showcasing the potential of their native varietals, earning respect as pioneers of fine wine in a region traditionally associated with simple, fizzy whites. In the local custom of adopting farm or fishing boat names, the family is often simply known as "Gaintza."
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