NV Tximista Vermut Rojo

From: Getariako Txakoli, SpainVarietal: Hondarribi Beltza (sustainably farmed) Tasting Notes: The nose is complex with notes of grapefruit, raspberry, nectarine, spice, botanical notes, toast, and caramel. On the palate you'll find notes of burnt orange peel, dark dried flowers, pie spice, and potpourri, with balanced sweetness, medium acid, and a clean texture. Delicious in Negronis and Manhattans. About. The underlying wine is produced by the fifth-generation of winemakers from the famed Eizaguirre family, from old vines grown high on breathtaking rolling hills just above and overlooking the beautiful Bay of Biscay in Zarautz, Spain. They pioneered the use of local "Integrated Production" since the climate in the area is too wet for certified organic or biodynamic production methods. Instead of spraying, they bring sheep from a farm next door to eat the dead vine leaves, grass, and pests that would otherwise lead to rot, leaving only the living grapes which fight through rough condit