Bodega K5
Description
Data of interest
Bodega K5, founded in 2005, is a project by chef Karlos Arguiñano and his friends, created with the aim of producing a gastronomic txakoli, and now driven by a second generation of young women. The winery is located in the municipality of Aia, near Zarautz (Guipúzcoa), and works exclusively with the local hondarrabi zuri variety from its own vineyards.
The vineyards stretch close to the winery, covering an area of 15 hectares at an altitude of 300 m, in a beautiful setting with views of the Cantabrian Sea. The vines are trellised, with different orientations and exposures, and have very low yields, between 1.5 and 2 kg per plant, resulting in grapes with excellent concentration of aromas and flavors. The Atlantic climate and the altitude of the estate, with significant temperature contrasts, encourage slow ripening, good aeration, and the production of wines with greater freshness. Additionally, the granitic soils with slate schists also leave their mark with mineral notes that bring elegance to the wine.
One of the main goals of the winery is to achieve a sustainable estate, respecting the local fauna and flora. In fact, sheep are allowed to graze among the vines to help with maintenance, and the natural vegetation cover is preserved. Meanwhile, the winery facilities, designed by architects Alonso & Balaguer, are perfectly integrated into the landscape. K5 relies on lees aging for all its wines, a characteristic that allows them to produce complex whites that evolve exceptionally in the bottle.
Foundation year
2005
Owned vineyard
15
Address
Andatza Dieseminado, 16
Telephone
943 24 00 05 | 688 870 169
