Txomin Etxaniz Txakolin Upategia — Winery in Getaria

As early as 1649, Domingo de Etxaniz is recorded in the archives of Gipuzkoa as a winegrower in Getaria. Since then the Txueka Etxaniz family has grown vines without interruption on the steep slopes above the fishing village of Getaria, overlooking the Bay of Biscay. The vineyards sit on the edge of a ridge and drop steeply towards the bay: one of the most spectacular wine landscapes in all of Spain. Guided tours last 90 minutes and include the vineyards and winery, followed by a tasting of different txakoli styles with anchovies and white tuna from Getaria, the classic Basque combination. Booking by email is easy and usually answered quickly. More than 50 hectares of steep terraced vineyards, harvested by hand into small 20 kg crates. Two native grape varieties: Hondarrabi Zuri (90%) and Hondarrabi Beltza (10%). Txakoli is lightly sparkling, dry, fresh and low in alcohol: the perfect wine with seafood, pintxos and grilled fish. Three labels: the classic Txomin Etxaniz, the sparkling Eugenia and the late-harvest Uydi. Open Monday to Saturday, closed on public holidays. Booking in advance is required. Easy to combine with lunch at the famous restaurant Elkano in Getaria, specialists in fish grilled over charcoal and a household name throughout Spain.