The Txomin Etxaniz Winery
Txomin Etxaniz wines are considered on of the top 100 wines in the world. Just off the Cantabrian coast in the cradle of the Txakoli wine region, is the family winery Txomin Etxaniz. Their vineyards and winery are located in Getaria, where the txakoli wine originated. History and tradition, land and sea, txakoli and fishing live together in perfect harmony, and represent our essence and personality.
Txomin Etxaniz is a family winery
Making wine for the Etxanix family is not new to them. This family tradition goes way back to 1640. They continue dedicating their lives to growing vines and making txakoli. Their grapes come in two varieties that can be translated as “white grapes and black grapes” and are a denomination of origin of its own under the name Getariako Txakolina Ondarrabi grapes.
The World’s 100 Best Wines of 2021: Wine Spectator’s Top 100
The Top 100 of the best wines in the world of 2021, produced year after year by the Wine Spectator publication, has arrived. To make the list, the editors of this status review those wines chosen in the previous 12 months and from there they create this selection. There are wines from all over the world and seven of them are Spanish.
The list of the 100 best wines in the world for 2021 has been released. It is the classification carried out by the American magazine specialized in wines Wine Spectator. The wines that have been selected for the last 12 months are based on quality, value, availability and excitement. They state that “this annual list honors successful wineries, regions and vintages from around the world.
Seven Spanish wines have been selected for 2021
As for the Spanish wines and wineries in this ranking, there are a total of seven, they are the following (the number reflects the position in the list):
4. Merum Priorati – Priorat Destí
36. Bodegas Beronia – Rioja Gran Reserva
57. Pazo de Barrantes Winery – Albariño Rias Baixas
65. Bodegas Ateca – Garnacha Calatayud Atteca Armas Old Vines
68. Etxaniz Txakolina – Getariako Txakolina Rosado Txomin Etxaniz
78. Matarromera Winery – Ribera del Duero Crianza
91. Bodegas Emilio Moro – Godello Bierzo El Zarzal
Unique Food and Wine Tours
Northern Spain Travel has a menu of daily culinary adventures, customized to fit your specific desires.
We go into the heart and soul of the region with day trips out of Pamplona, the capital of Navarra.
We venture off-the-beaten track to discover unique treats, such as the gourmet Iberian Basque ham and the fine wines of the Navarra wine region.
Wine pairing exquisite sparklingly white and Rosé Txakoli with local gastronomy.
Sample some of the Rioja’s famous and beloved wines with private winery visits.
Dine in Michelin-starred restaurants, and authentic, out-of-way taverns.
Savor a 14-course sampling menu of Basque Iberian ham at the Euskal-txerri farm.
Revel in San Sebastian’s lively food and wine-filled nightlife.
Chill in the relaxing Spa Hotel
The list goes on and on!
Written by Stephanie Mutsaerts
