AMEZTOI PRIMUS
BODEGAS AMEZTOI • LEES SELECTION
OLD VINES • UNCTUOUS COMPLEXITY • EXTREME SALINITY • BASQUE COUNTRY • SPAIN
"The ultimate sophistication of the Basque terroir: a haute couture Txakoli that fuses the unctuous structure of its lees with an overwhelming and imposing marine salinity."
Ameztoi Txakoli Primus White Wine: The Gastronomic Pinnacle of Getaria
The Ameztoi Txakoli Primus 750ml White Wine is the most mature, complex, and aristocratic interpretation of coastal viticulture in the Basque Country. Conceived by Bodegas Ameztoi, it comes from a selection of old vines in Getaria (D.O. Getariako Txakolina). Vinified with Hondarribi Zuri, it undergoes a period of rest on fine lees that grants it sumptuousness without losing its natural effervescence.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Bodegas Ameztoi.
Specific Origin: Old vine plots in Getaria, Gipuzkoa, D.O. Getariako Txakolina, Basque Country, Spain.
Varietal Composition: 100% Hondarribi Zuri from old vines.
Viticulture and Soils: Vineyards exposed to the saline Cantabrian wind. Clay-limestone soils on sedimentary rock.
Vinification and Aging: Low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel. Noble aging for several months on fine lees with batonnage. Bottled cold while maintaining natural effervescence.
Style: Aging white wine with lees and natural effervescence; complex, dense, rich, and saline.
Alcohol Content: 11.5% Vol.
SKU: ESP-AMEZTOI-PRIMUS-750
2. Exclusive Tasting Notes
Appearance: Brilliant straw yellow with golden highlights and density in the glass with natural micro-bubbles.
Nose: White fruit (pear, cooked Reinette apple), candied lemon peel, fine bakery, fresh yeast, and marine minerality.
Palate: Forceful and unctuous entry. Silky and glyceric, with vertical acidity and fine effervescence, an eternal finish with a saline aftertaste.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Haute Cuisine Pairing: Ideal for fatty fish, rich seafood rice dishes, grilled langoustines, and seared scallops. Harmonizes with Japanese haute cuisine and tuna belly nigiri.
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration in Haute Cuisine: The perfect bottle for a tasting menu.
- Gourmet Romantic Dinner: Excellent for leading an evening centered around fine seafood.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
At what exact temperature should the Ameztoi Primus Txakoli be served?
The ideal temperature is between 8°C and 10°C.
What exactly does the lees aging bring to this label?
The lees provide an unctuous and creamy texture, reducing astringency and adding aromatic complexity that balances its native acidity.