Bodegas Zudugarai was founded in 1989, the same year that the DO of Getaria Txakolina was established. The Errasti family, with over 40 years of experience, has been growing grapes and making wine from their vineyards, working with the native Basque varieties of Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza. The vineyards are located about 5 km from the Bay of Biscay, nestled among rolling hills at 90 meters above sea level. The sunniest and windiest slopes are planted with vines, allowing the grapes to ripen while remaining dry, helping avoid fungal and rot issues. All vineyard work is done by hand.

Txakoli, traditionally a centuries-old Basque wine, has only recently gained broader recognition, thanks to San Sebastián’s renowned food culture, which boasts the highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world. It is the Basque answer to Vinho Verde, bottled early while still completing the final stages of fermentation, giving it a natural effervescence. This effervescence is traditionally poured from a height to release the large bubbles, but if poured like a regular wine, it maintains a subtle spritz, making it an ideal aperitivo.

Zudugarai’s Getariako Txakolina is an excellent example of the area’s wines, perfect for pairing with local cuisine and increasingly enjoyed internationally. Made from the native Hondarrabi Zuri (white) and Hondarrabi Beltza (red), the wine reflects the unique coastal climate of Gipuzkoa, with its minerality and freshness. Quintessentially: juicy at the start, with a citrus middle and a distinctive salty finish.