Hijo de Rubentis (Son of Rubentis) is a méthode traditionnelle sparkling rosé made from select old-vine hondarrabi beltza and hondarrabi zuri grapes, located in the best positions near the villages of Getaria and Zarautz, ancient Basque fishing villages on Spain’s rugged northern coast. Ameztoi’s inspiration to use his area’s signature low alcohol and refreshing acidity as an ally to craft exceptional bottle-fermented sparkling wines has resulted in new possibilities for the region. Released once a year in small quantities after at least 36 months of lees-aging in bottle, Hijo de Rubentis rosé is built to improve in bottle, displaying the incredible potential of méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines in the Getariako Txakolina region.
Vinification
Grapes are carefully handpicked ten days early to ensure lower base alcohol. After a direct pressing in an inert bladder press, alcoholic fermentation happens by indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Secondary fermentation takes place in bottle with selected autochthonous yeasts and concentrated Rubentis grape must, achieving 12% abv and 4g/L of naturally occurring sugars.
Region
Basque Country
Appellation
Getariako Txakolina
Villages
Getaria and Zarautz
Elevation
150-200m
Grapes
50% Hondarrabi Beltza / 50% Hondarrabi Zuri
Vine Age
70-120 years old
Soil
Calcareous clay
Fermentation
Direct press in a bladder press, primary alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks
Secondary Fermentation
Méthode Champenoise with liqueur de tirage from concentrated Rubentis musts
Aging
36 months in bottle on the lees
Farming
Ecologic
Vegan
Yes
ABV
12%
Pack Size
12x750mL / 6×1.5L