Corking at the moment of perfection. Centuries bottling Txakoli. The ordinances of Lekeitio from 1338 already mentioned tax exemption for wood used in vine trellises. For centuries, Bizkaia was a major vineyard region.
Market changes, label changes. In recent years, the consumption of this product has increased significantly. It’s an easy-to-drink wine, in line with the modern preference for light, fresh, fruity wines.
This D.O. was created to promote, protect, and enhance this ancestral wine — a product of Atlantic viticulture, native grape varieties, and the know-how of our local farms.