{"product_id":"artomana-xarmant-txakolina-2024","title":"Artomana Xarmant Txakolina 2024","description":"\u003cul class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eX\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003earmant is made from sustainably-farmed, estate vineyards of indigenous grapes from the Arabako Txakolina DO in the verdant Basque Country, close to the Bay of Biscay on Spain’s rugged Atlantic coast. This proximity to the ocean creates an ideal microclimate, \u003c\/span\u003edefined by the brisk, northerly waters, and the humid north-northwest wind blowing off them, which cools the vines even on the hottest summer afternoons. The breathtaking Orduña Valley forms a sweeping horseshoe-shaped protective barrier around the vineyards and village, which moderates the climate year-round. Nearby,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eone can hear the rumble of the epic Salto del Nervión, Western Europe’s highest waterfall, featuring a jaw-dropping 300m drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThese dramatic geological features belie the friendly, humble nature of both the people and the wines here in Álava. It’s no coincidence that the family named their wine Xarmant (“charming”), as we’ve yet to find a soul that can resist the charms of their lovingly and carefully made, unmistakably Basque wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGrape varieties are harvested separately based on ripeness, and the must is extracted using a pneumatic press. After a brief cold maceration, each variety ferments separately in stainless steel tanks, utilizing native yeasts. The wine then ages on the lees for two months, before being blended and stored at low temperatures in stainless steel for stabilization until bottling. Per the style in Álava, Xarmant is bottled with less naturally occurring residual carbon dioxide than txakoli from other regions, like Getaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/demaisonselections.com\/basquecountry\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArabako Txakolina\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite: \u003c\/strong\u003eArtomaña, \u003cspan\u003e21ha across eleven estate vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation: \u003c\/strong\u003e300m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes: \u003c\/strong\u003e80% Hondarrabi Zuri \/ 10% Petit Corbu \/ 5% Gros Manseng \/ 5% Petit Manseng\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age: \u003c\/strong\u003eVines planted in 1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003cspan\u003eDeep alluvial soil with loam and calcareous elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification: \u003cspan\u003eFermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two months on the lees without bâtonnage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming: \u003c\/strong\u003ePracticing Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeg: \u003c\/strong\u003eXarmant is also available in a 20L, recyclable UniKeg with a standard sankey coupler. We recommend using nitrogen gas for taps, but please consult your keg tech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan: \u003c\/strong\u003eXarmant is also available in four-packs of 250mL (8.4oz) cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fusion-li-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49911707042038,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2293\/4173\/files\/AT_Xarmant-300x183.jpg?v=1770224309","url":"https:\/\/howardstreet.wine\/products\/artomana-xarmant-txakolina-2024","provider":"Howard Street Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}