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Discover the best Txakoli wineries, enjoy some of the best wines of Euskadi.
Selecting the 6 best Txakoli wineries is not an easy task. The quality and quantity of Txakoli wineries that we find around us is simply overwhelming. The 3 Denominations of Origin of Txakoli that we currently have, Arabako Txakolina, Bizkaiko Txakolina and Getariako Txakolina, bring together wineries of all kinds: small, large, innovative, traditional, organic… We have Txakoli wineries for all tastes and colors. However, all of them have a common denominator, the effort to make Txakoli one of the best wines in the world. Little by little, thanks to the effort, illusion and sacrifice of many people, Txakoli is making its way in the international market. We are in luck, one of our most traditional wines is coming to light. Pride of Basque culture and history. If you are traveling in a group and you want to make a guided visit to a Txakoli winery, we recommend you to contact us, we will help you to organize a nice visit with tastings and hamaiketako (lunch at 11:00 in Basque) included.
The different Denominations of Origin and the producers have raised our beloved Txakoli to an enviable position in the wine world. Txakoli is gaining a place in the paradise of wines. And it is not surprising, our beloved Txakoli, like sirimiri, fresh and light, with a great personality, has demonstrated for years that it is capable of making millions of people fall in love with it. A good example of this is the progression it has had in its own land, in Euskal Herria. And the fact is that this wine, once considered a common wine, has come to be recognized as one of the best white wines on the market by the Basques themselves. In our opinion, there is no better way to get to know this precious Basque wine than visiting the different txakoli wineries that we find around us. A great wine experience, which takes us to know some of the most beautiful villages of Euskadi. That is why we have taken the liberty of creating a small route through the best Txakoli wineries. We hope you like it.
Information about the best Txakoli wineries.
- Quotations and reservations: Here.
- Attractions: Surprising locations, personalized service and a Txakoli that will take your breath away.
- Average price of visit: 35€ / person.
- Denominations of Origin: Bizkaiko Txakolina, Getariako Txakolina and Arabako Txakolina.
- Location: Araba, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa, Euskadi.
Route through the 6 best Txakoli wineries.
During the visits to the different Txakoli wineries, it is usual to visit 3 different areas: the vineyards, the winery and finally a small “txoko” where you can taste the wines of the house. Although in this list we only mention 6 wineries, we offer guided tours for groups in practically all the wineries of Euskadi, you only have to tell us the characteristics of the winery you are looking for, we will take care of everything. In any case, the brands that we mention as the best Txakoli wineries in Euskadi have an impressive level.
Urkizahar Txakoli winery.
Small, family-run, ecological and located in Beizama, in the heart of Gipuzkoa. Simply impressive. This family project is based on the concept of micro winery, an initiative in which, without exceeding the extension of their vineyards, they seek the excellence of their wines. In addition, we should mention that this small farm only produces organic wines, thus committing to care for the ecosystem that surrounds us. This winery located between 350 and 450 meters above sea level, is considered the highest winery of Txakoli, making these wines aged in the interior of Gipuzkoa even more special. As you can see, Luisja and his team are clearly committed to a different, unique product. A goal for which they work with passion and perseverance. In this case, remember that we only offer guided tours for small groups due to the dimensions of the winery itself.
- Group quotes: Here.
- Price of the visitFrom 54€ (VAT not included).
- More information about the wineryUrkizahar txakoli winery.
- Location: Illarralde auzoa, 3, Beizama, Gipuzkoa, Euskadi.
This txakoli winery has 2.5 hectares of south-facing vineyards located on the Ibai-eder reservoir, views that, together with the environment and Urkizahar’s wines, have made people from all over the world fall in love with them. Urkizahar offers us a personalized visit in which we are invited to tour the vineyards and the winery to finish with an incredible hamaiketako (eleven o’clock lunch in Basque) based on high quality local products. A km0, local experience, 100% recommended.
Txakoli K5 winery.
This winery, known internationally as Karlos Arguiñano’s winery, is another of the many that caught our attention. Although in reality the Basque chef is only one of the 5 partners who created this marvel, his fame has made him become the visible image of the txakoli firm K5. A fact that, together with the quality of its txakoli and the location of its winery, has placed it in the second position of our particular list of best txakoli wineries. In this case, the txoko offers us the possibility to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
- Group quotes: Here.
- Price of the visit: Not defined, to be consulted.
- More information: Bodega de txakoli k5
- Location: Andatza Diseminado Barreiatua, 16, Aia, Gipuzkoa, Euskadi.
We fell in love with the last part of the guided tour of this winery. Enjoying the views over the Basque coast while tasting their wines is not to be missed. On sunny days, it is possible to distinguish the port of Orio or the Ratón de Getaria to perfection, two emblematic spaces of the coast of Gipuzkoa. A 100% recommended experience.
Hiruzta Txakoli winery.
This winery located in the incredible town of Hondarribia, not only surprises us with its vineyards and wines, but also with its restaurant, one of the best in the area. An establishment, of which we have already spoken to you previously in our article the 12 best restaurants in Euskadi, a text in which we told you the beautiful story of Hiruzta, a trade name behind which hides the dream of 3 brothers, the project of the Rekalde family.
- Group quotes: Here.
- Price of the visit: Not defined, to be consulted.
- More information: Hiruzta Txakoli Winery.
- Location: Barrio Jaizubia 266, Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa, Euskadi.
A very complete experience that we recommend you to enjoy with your eyes closed. Its proximity to Iparralde (French Basque Country), Donostia San Sebastian and Pasaia, makes it perfect to enjoy a visit to a Txakoli winery while we know any of these two environments. A very attractive winery that, after the guided visit, proposes us to enjoy 3 of its wines accompanied by 2 succulent pintxos. It doesn’t sound bad, does it? Finally, it is worth mentioning that, on sunny summer days, its terrace attracts most of the attention, a space from which we can glimpse the vineyards located on the slopes of Mount Jaizkibel.
Txakoli Astobiza winery.
The Astobiza winery is the only representative of the D.O. Arabako Txakolina that we find in this list. A great winery, which shows why none of the Basque provinces that produce Txakoli should be underestimated. After touring their vineyards and learning about some of the typical curiosities of the climate of the area, they surprise their visitors with different wines made in a way we have never seen before. Surprising.
- Group quotes: Here.
- Price of the visit: Not defined, please consult.
- More information: Astobiza txakoli winery
- Location: Jandiola Entitatea, 16, Okondo, Araba, Euskadi.
During the tasting at the Astobiza winery, the product with which we accompanied the Txakoli, an Idiazabal D.O. cheese produced in the vicinity, Izoria, caught our attention. A product of great quality, with which we enjoyed a commented tasting of high level.
Berroja Txakoli winery.
Located in Muxika, Bizkaia, this winery surprises us with a spectacular view over Urdaibai. A corner to enjoy the tranquility of the mountain and the vineyards. A space designed for enjoyment. Its vineyards, located on steep slopes, surround the winery, which, equipped with the latest winemaking technology, obtains wines to take your hat off. Its facilities are ideal for the groups that visit us to enjoy a beautiful festive day.
- Group quote: Here.
- Price of the visit: Not defined, to be consulted.
- More information: Bodega Berroja.
- Location: Ajuria Auzoa, 18A, Muxika, Bizkaia, Euskadi.
Berroja winery increases its production every year, becoming a benchmark of txakoli in the province of Bizkaia. We hope this winery will help you to understand the incredible tradition of txakoli in Bizkaia.
Doniene Gorrondona Txakoli Winery.
This winery is different from the rest that we find in the list of the best txakoli wineries that we have elaborated. It is one of the few wineries that produces red Txakoli, more specifically the txakoli gorri from Bakio. A very traditional wine, which, although it was on the verge of being lost, has re-emerged with strength in several of the wineries of this coastal strip.
- Group quotes: Here.
- Price of the visit: Not defined, please consult.
- More information: Txakoli Winery Doniene Gorrondona
- Location: Bentalde Auzoa, 10, Bakio, Bizkaia, Euskadi.
Doniene Gorrondona, a winery located near San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, invites us to get to know the different txakolis that it produces on its farm while we get to know some of its peculiarities.
Txakolingunea.
This last section is not intended for a Txakoli winery, but it keeps many secrets about this famous Basque wine. It is the Txakoli museum, a space that helps, and a lot, to understand everything related to this very personal wine. Located in Bakio, the cradle of txakoli in Bizkaia, this museum highlights the way in which one of the most striking wines of the moment is cultivated and elaborated. A visit that is always a good idea before entering a Txakoli winery.
- Group quotes: Here.
- Price of the visit: Not defined, please consult.
- More information: Txakolingunea
- Location: Basigoko Bide Nagusia 3, Bakio, Bizkaia, Euskadi.
As you have been able to verify, of the 6 Txakoli wineries that we present to you, half of them belong to the historical province of Gipuzkoa, and therefore, to the Getariako Txakolina DO. A fact that, although it may seem significant, it is not. We recommend you to visit wineries in the 3 provinces, variety is the richness. The txakolis produced in each of the provinces have their own particularities, that is why we wanted to recommend wineries of the 3 Denominations of Origin. An aspect that we are sure will help you to keep an overall impression of the Txakoli. A wine that, backed by its impressive quality, is booming.
Wine excursions, wine tours in Euskadi.
As we have already mentioned, we offer wine tours throughout the Basque Country. A nice way to know in first person the wines that we elaborate in our land. Remember that in addition to the already famous Rioja Alavesa wines and our beloved txakoli, in Euskadi we also produce other beverages such as cider. These excursions include gastronomic experiences, guided tours and much more. Very complete experiences that have been designed for groups that love good wines. Remember that these excursions can be customized according to the tastes and needs of each group. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Visits and activities for groups.
Remember that in addition to offering guided tours to Txakoli wineries, we also offer excursions, transfers, activities and any other tourist service. All kinds of options for groups that want to get to know Euskadi in the company of a local guide. We encourage you to contact us so that we can help you plan your trip. We are sure that together we will create a very attractive program. We encourage you to take a look at our YouTube channel to discover all the places and experiences that we recommend in Euskal Herria, we are waiting for you!
History of Txakoli.
This wine produced in Euskadi and elaborated fundamentally with grapes of the autochthonous varieties Hondarribi zuri and Hondarribi beltza, continues gaining followers every day that passes. These facts are due to the great change that has taken place in the agricultural exploitations of our towns. And it is that, we must remember, that, the Txakoli, was in its beginnings a broth that was produced in our baserris (farmhouses in Basque) and that was destined only to the own consumption. Fortunately, with the passing of time, this aspect has changed drastically, becoming a reference in the international wine market. Currently, the terms “chacoli”, “txakoli” and “Txakolina” are protected by law, by European regulations, making it impossible to use these traditional terms to refer to wines produced outside the Basque Country. In any case, it is advisable that every time we consume Txakoli, we pay attention to the seal of the D.O. There is no better guarantee.
- Why did Txakoli almost disappear? Industrialization, plagues such as phylloxera or the entry of wines from abroad meant that Txakoli was on the verge of disappearing. Luckily, a handful of lovers of our land, fought to keep this tradition of the Basque people alive. Eskerrik asko!
- What is Txakoli? A wine from the historical territories of Araba, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa. A very personal wine, which, although in 99% of cases it is presented as a white wine, there are cases such as Txakoli Gorri de Bakio, in which it is presented as a red wine. Did you know that the word Txakoli comes etymologically from “Etxeko ain”, the right thing for home in Basque?
- What is the difference between the wineries of the Rioja Alavesa and the Txakoli wineries? In our humble opinion, generally speaking, Txakoli wineries are more familiar, more personal. On the other hand, the terrain in which they are located clearly marks the future of each one of them. The former are located in regular terrain, inland, while the latter are located on slopes, next to the sea. This means that the wines have a totally different character. However, all of them produce wines to take off your hat. Quality before quantity.
Most of the Txakoli wineries in the Basque Country share many of the same characteristics. Among all of them, we highlight their location in the middle of nature, the cultivation of trellised grapes, the incredible wines they produce and the family tradition that many of them carry. Some aspects that we can see and enjoy in the different wineries that we present today. All the wineries of Txakoli respond to the regulations established in each of the Denomination of Origin to which they belong. These facts mean that the txakolis of each of the producing provinces have their own peculiarities. Now, what does each D.O. say about Txakoli? As we have already mentioned, Txakoli was born as a wine created and consumed at home. A wine of poor quality and difficult to drink, which gradually disappeared from our farmhouses with the appearance of the industry. An effect, which we also find in Basque cider. Thanks to a small group of txakoli lovers, in 1989, a new era began, defining new Denominations of Origin and creating the rules of what txakoli should be, a high quality wine that reflected the soul of our green vineyards.
- What does the Arabako Txakolina D.O. tell us? Created in 2001, Araba was the last Basque province to create its own Txakoli Denomination of Origin. This certification only covers the region of Ayala, Aiaraldea. A region that currently consists of 5 villages: Amurrio, Llodio, Artziniega, Okondo and Aiara. It is said that in the 9th century there was already a pronounced production of Txakoli in Araba, being an important part of the agriculture of the area. Although it is one of the less known Txakoli Denominations, although it has a small number of wineries, we have to say that they produce high quality wines.
- What does the Bizkaiko Txakolina D.O. tell us? Created in 1994 and with more than 400 hectares of vineyards, this Denomination of Origin includes the municipalities of the regions of Enkarterri, Uribe, Duranguesado, Urdaibai, Lea-Artibai and Arratia-Nervion. According to what we are told, the Txakoli of Bizkaia is characterized by the peculiarities of the territory. The grapes are grown on hillsides at an altitude of between 50 and 200 meters, in areas that are difficult to access, making it necessary to harvest the grapes by hand, with care and selecting each grape that is processed. Within this appellation there are wineries that produce sparkling and late harvest wines, which, due to their differences with traditional Txakoli, cannot be labeled with this term. This Denomination of Origin is distinguished from the rest by the classification of Txakoli, establishing up to 4 different types: white Txakoli, barrel-fermented white Txakoli, rosé Txakoli and red Txakoli. However, it should be noted that, at present, white wines predominate over rosé and red wines. Another of the aspects on which they make special emphasis is the millenary tradition of the vine in Bizkaia, being present since the XII century for own consumption.
- What does the Getariako Txakolina D.O. tell us? This Denomination of Origin created in 1989 is the oldest of all the ones we can find nowadays, the pioneers of the professionalization of Txakoli. At the beginning, it only covered the vineyards located in the municipality of Getaria, but in 2007 it extended its domains to the whole province of Gipuzkoa. Currently, Gipuzkoa has more than 400 hectares of vineyards located mostly (90%) on the coast. From Gipuzkoa, they define this white wine as young and fruity, medium alcohol content and with some acidity. A different wine, which should be served fresh, allowing the carbonic needles present in it to come off. A traditional wine, which, together with some good salted anchovies or some tuna in oil can make us enjoy one of the best hamaiketakos (eleven o’clock lunch in Basque) that exist. In Gipuzkoa, the native variety, Hondarrabi Zuri, currently occupies 95% of the hectares, while Hondarrabi beltza, the red variety, occupies the other 5%. The best way to identify a Txakoli from Getaria is to be guided by the Guarantee Seal that we find on the bottles, thus ensuring that the wine we are tasting complies with all the rules and regulations of this DO.
Many of you will disagree with our choice of the 6 best Txakoli wineries, after all, not all of us have the same tastes. To all those who disagree with our choices, we encourage you to mention your favorite Txakoli wineries, remember that you do not need to register to comment on our articles, we are waiting for your opinions!
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