Hondarrabi Zuri
White wine grape variety
Also known as Hondarribi Zuri, Courbu Blanc (Basque)
Hondarrabi Zuri is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lime, green apple, saline note. Structure: Light body, High acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Albarino and Picpoul.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for bracing acidity and citrus-saline profile with low alcohol feel.
- Check palate as very light and fresh, often with slight natural spritz.
Confidence signals
- Citrus-saline coastal profile
- High acidity and very light body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Basque Country · Getariako Txakolina · Bizkaiko Txakolina
- Classic styles: High-acid Basque white for Txakoli · Light zesty white with coastal salinity and slight spritz
Common questions
Is Hondarrabi Zuri a red or white grape variety?
Hondarrabi Zuri is a white wine grape variety.
What does Hondarrabi Zuri smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Hondarrabi Zuri include lime, green apple and saline note. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Hondarrabi Zuri?
Documented tells for Hondarrabi Zuri: Look for bracing acidity and citrus-saline profile with low alcohol feel. and Check palate as very light and fresh, often with slight natural spritz..
What is Hondarrabi Zuri most often confused with in blind tasting?
Hondarrabi Zuri is most commonly confused with Albarino, Picpoul and Jacquere. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Hondarrabi Zuri grown?
Classic regions for Hondarrabi Zuri include Basque Country, Getariako Txakolina and Bizkaiko Txakolina.