Summary

Situated in the northern part of Spain along the Bay of Biscay, this area encompasses the provinces of Álava, Gipuzkoa, and Bizkaia, which are part of the larger Basque Country. A range of wine styles are available through significant climatic differences between the Atlantic exposed maritime sites in the north and the mountainous and continental inland vineyards.

Important Varietals

• Gros Manseng
• Hondarribi Zuri
• Petit Manseng
• Tempranillo

Areas to Know

• Arabako Txakolina DO
• Bizkaiko Txakolina DO
• Getariako Txakolina DO
• Rioja Alavesa