Astobiza - Txakoli de Álava Blanco 2024Astobiza is located in the DOP (Denominacin de Origen Protegida) Txakoli of lava. The special characteristics of the vineyard and the approach to production result in wines of distinct character and quality. The Astobiza wines are made exclusively with grapes grown in the estate, using a bodega and bespoke facilities built to support the vinification process. The vineyard is at an altitude of 250m in the town of Oquendo, province of lava, located in
lake-moderated desert terroir of the Okanagan Valley
he learned a great deal from his exposure in the 1970s to both the great Bordeaux tradition and the huge promise of Napa wines
an extraordinary number given that the estate’s holdings are only nine hectares
and mountains of this region
The elevation brings freshness to the wines and establishes a fine counterpoint to the characteristic maturity of Rasteau
The vineyard was expanded to 45 acres
The abandoned winery was re-established in 1996 and has been awarded the Red Five Star rating in the James Halliday Australian Wine Competition since 2005
resulting in water use that is about 50% of the average for the industry
The Philipponnat collection offers a full range of wines to be enjoyed on all occasions: each cuvée is well-suited to accompany haute cuisine
which forces the winemaker to manage very carefully the few variables available
Life settled and things were good until they visited the Similkameen Valley in 2001
French vermouth
