Hondarrabi Beltza
Hondarrabi Beltza is the main dark-skinned variety of the Basque region of Spain, the only place it is grown. Believed to be descended from Cabernet Franc, it is used to make Txakoli (pronounced Chac-o-lee) wine in both red and rosé (rosado) styles.
General Characteristics
- Cherry
- Cranberry
- Pomegranate
- Redcurrant
- Flint
- Graphite
- Limestone
- Blackberry
- Bramble
- Balsamic
- Fennel
- Licorice
- Star Anise
- Jam
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Lavender
- Violet
- Bell Pepper
- Celery
- Gooseberry
- Black Pepper
- White Pepper
- Grape
- Plum
- Wet Chalk
- Wet Stone
