Ameztoi “Stimatum”, 2020 Auxerrois Francois’ practices in the vineyard

Francois’ practices in the vineyard are sustainable

"Brachetto grapes for Villa M Rosso are hand picked and rapidly carried to the cellar to be pressed immediately

Aged in tank until bottling

In the spring when frost is our biggest concern a layer of fog over the vineyard can provide protection

most recently focusing on viticulture

Ameztoi “Stimatum”, 2020 Auxerrois Francois’ practices in the vineyardHondarrabi Beltza Dark plum, hazelnuts, cinnamon, bright boysenberry on a smooth, juicy palate. Stimatum, meaning esteemed is Ameztois limited release red txakoli. It is produced exclusively from the local, indigenous hondarrabi beltza variety. Grown on traditional trellises high on the slopes rising above Getaria, an ancient Basque fishing village on Spains rugged northern coast. In the 2000s, when almost all of the other local wineries gave up on