Somm Aaron's Notes:

Pronounced (chauk-o-lina)

 The iconic Ameztoi Rubentis rosé is a field blend of the local, indigenous hondarrabi zuri and hondarrabi beltza varieties, grown on traditional trellises high on the slopes rising above Getaria, an ancient Basque fishing village on Spain’s rugged northern coast. In the 2000s, when almost all of the other local wineries gave up on the indigenous red hondarrabi beltza vines, the Ameztoi family retained their old vines, in turn, lending their rosé such exceptional vibrancy and complexity. Rubentis, the region’s first pink wine, was inspired by the historic claret style wines which were once produced in the area long before the current global craze made rosé famous. The backbone of the blend comes from an old hondarrabi beltza vineyard planted in 1840, preserved by the Ameztoi family for generations. Ameztoi Rubentis is an authentic original, a wine that is often imitated but never replicated.

This is a rush of fresh ripe red fruits with a hint of effervescence. Super fresh and crisp. Bright strawberries and watermelon are balanced with floral notes. There is a distinct characteristic of herbal notes that I find amazing. This has become my summer go to and it’s fun to show off such a unique wine to my friends and customers.