With vineyard plantings since 1649, Txomin Etxaniz wines are typical of the fiercely Baque "Txakolina Getariako" style wines. The Txueka Etxaniz family played an integral role in the modernisation, recognition & creation of the DO Getariako Txakolina in 1989

DO Getariako Txakolina was the first and remains the largest of the Txakoli DOs. Created in 1989, its 84ha are located on the rocky Biscay coast, west of San Sebastian, in the municipalities of Aia, Getaria and Zarautz. In 2007, a change to the appellation laws allowed expansion of the DO to cover all of Gipuzkoa. The soils here are predominantly clay covered by a layer of sandy soil. Hondarrabi zuri accounts for 95% of plantings; the other 5% is hondarrabi beltza. The summers here are cool (which allows for a longer ripening period) due to its proximity to the Atlantic. Rain is fierce and frequent. The majority of vines are planted on a high trellis system (called ‘parra’ in Basque) to allow circulation of air through the canopy to prohibit rot and mould in the wet, humid climate. DO regulations permit a maximum of 13,000 vines per ha, residual sugar of 9 grams or less, and, a minimum abv of 9.5%.

Their vineyards and winery are located in Getaria, the cradle of txakoli wine. History and tradition, land and sea, txakoli and fishing live together in perfect harmony, and represent their essence and personality. 
For generations, Txomin Etxaniz, standing in the heart of Getaria, has continued to cultivate its dedication to growing vines and making txakoli.

At the heart of the winery are the native Hondarrabi varietals, which the family strive to maintain. Txomin Etxaniz has 35 hectares of protected, sloped vineyards planted to the two native grapes, the white Hondarrabi Zuri (90%) and red Hondarrabi Beltza (10%).

The fruit is hand harvested in early October, and undergo on lees ageing in either tank or barrel before bottling.