The 2008 Berroioa is a blend of 90% Hondarribi Zuri, 6% Folle Blanche, and 4% Riesling raised in stainless steel. Medium straw-colored with a slight amber tint, it exhibits an enticing nose of spring flowers, mineral, apple, and anise. Round on the palate with good acidity, the wine has excellent grip, balance, and length. It is an excellent value in Txakoli for drinking over the next 1-2 years.
Bodegas Berroja was founded in 2001 by Jose Angel Carrero. The estate owns 37 acres of vineyards in the province of Bizkaia in Basque country.
Importer: Patrick Mata, Ole Imports, New Rochelle, NY; www.oleimports.com