{"product_id":"tantaka-xtrem-la-protegida-blanco","title":"Tantaka Xtrem La Protegida Blanco 2022","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTantaka \"Xtrem La Protegida\" Blanco 2022\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The protected one\" — aged in chestnut wood the old Basque way, before oak ever arrived in the region\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Hondarrabi Zuri, from Juanjo Tellaetxe's family vineyards in Artomaña, Arrastaria Valley, in the Arabako Txakolina DO, Basque Country, Spain. The wine's name, \"La Protegida\" (\"the protected one\"), refers both to the chestnut's natural shell and to the wine's own journey — gently crafted, protected from noise and haste, and aged in the wood species traditionally used in the area before oak became widespread\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the glass, La Protegida shows a tall, straw-yellow colour — clear and luminous. The aroma carries medium to high intensity, with notes of ripe fruit and a discreet hint of menthol, elegantly melting together with sweet brioche and vanilla notes derived from the chestnut barrel and the lees. A more textured, structured expression of Hondarrabi Zuri than Tantaka's standard Blanco — the chestnut ageing lends real depth without sacrificing the variety's natural lift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes are gently pressed in a horizontal pneumatic press with a yield of 58%, and the must ferments spontaneously with native yeasts in a new 650-litre chestnut barrel. The wine is then aged for 12 months on the lees with gentle bâtonnage, which gives both depth and structure — without taking away the wine's natural lightness. This chestnut-barrel approach is a deliberate nod to regional history, predating the widespread use of oak in the area\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tantaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43044750950498,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/files\/Tantaka-LaProtegidaBlanco.png?v=1782359856","url":"https:\/\/boundbywine.com\/products\/tantaka-xtrem-la-protegida-blanco","provider":"BoundbyWine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}