The D.O. in data
The Designation of Origin Getariako Txakolina is a living heritage of the traditional vintage of the Guipuzcoana coast. Wine made from native varieties of native grapes, especially Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza, reflects the peculiar nature of the region. The Regulatory Council for the Designation of Origin, based in Getaria, monitors the origin, processing and quality of production in order to offer the consumer the guarantee of the Getariako Txakoli.
The D.O. in data
The Designation of Origin Getariako Txakolina is a living heritage of the traditional vintage of the Guipuzcoana coast. Wine made from native varieties of native grapes, especially Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza, reflects the peculiar nature of the region. The Regulatory Council for the Designation of Origin, based in Getaria, monitors the origin, processing and quality of production in order to offer the consumer the guarantee of the Getariako Txakoli.
Evolution of the Getariako Txakolina
Denomination of Origin
In the 14th century, in the first Ordinances of the Province drawn up after the General Assembly of the Brotherhood of Gipuzkoa, we can find a mention of vine cultivation, threatening “anyone who destroys vineyards with the death penalty”. Everything suggests that the coast of Gipuzkoa was dominated by large vineyards that could also be seen in inland areas albeit in smaller quantities.
In the 19th century, the txakoli-growing area of Gipuzkoa extended from the Oria estuary. The txakoli vineyards were spread over Zarautz, Getaria, Zumaia, Deba, and Mutriku, with an approximate production of some 400,000 litres of txakoli and 250 hectares of vineyards.
At the end of the 20th century, a process of revitalisation of txakoli vineyards began, culminating in the recognition of the Getariako Txakolina designation of origin in 1989. At that time, some 52 hectares of vineyards remained in the coastal area, divided between Zarautz, Aia, and Getaria. In 1990, the first vintage with the Getariako Txakolina D.O. seal was presented.
In 2007, the Getariako Txakolina Denomination of Origin was extended to the entire historical territory of Gipuzkoa At present, the Hondarrabi vineyards cover 327 hectares that produce txakoli for 18 Getariako Txakolina wineries.
From then until the 2023 harvest, other wineries have joined the designation of origin. As a result, there are 34 wineries that produce Getariako Txakolina, from 458 hectares of vineyards.
From its headquarters in Getaria, the Regulatory Council of the Designation of Origin ensures that the origin of the native grapes, Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza, and their careful production and quality control, are combined to offer the consumer the guarantee of Getariako Txakolina.
Txakoli with the Getariako Txakolina D.O is distinguished by the numbered seal that is placed on the top of the bottle above the capsule.
Evolution of Hectares of Vineyards / Wineries
The area with Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza vines, the autochthonous variety used to make our traditional Txakoli de Getaria, covers 458 hectares in total. They are distributed throughout the territory of Gipuzkoa, between Getaria (45%), Aia (15%), Zarautz (12%), Zumaia (4.5%), Oñati (3.5%), and Hondarribi (3.5%).
The rest of the territories account for the remaining 16.5%, which is divided between: Aizarnazabal, Alkiza, Arrasate, Azpeitia, Beizama, Deba, Donostia, Hernialde, Mutriku, Oiartzun, Olaberria, Orio, Urnieta, Usurbil, Villabona, Zerain, and Zestoa.
Wineries
No. of Ha.
1989
Recognition of the D.O.
Aia, Getaria, Zarautz
2015
Increase in wineries
and production
2024
2025
Last harvest
(2024)
Productions
White (liters)
Rosé (liters)
Red (liters)
2010
Total liters
1.740.676
White
1.732.872
Rosé
6.104
Red
700
Late harvest
1.000
2011
Total liters
2.284.030
White
2.251.930
Rosé
31.400
Red
700
Late harvest
0
2012
Total liters
2.268.710
White
2.188.798
Rosé
74.527
Red
3.385
Late harvest
2.000
2013
Total liters
1.031.333
White
972.918
Rosé
48.650
Red
9.765
Late harvest
0
2014
Total liters
2.433.695
White
2.323.075
Rosé
97.000
Red
10.650
Late harvest
2.970
2015
Total liters
2.563.519
White
2.423.427
Rosé
136.610
Red
3.482
Late harvest
0
2016
Total liters
2.914.854
White
2.722.324
Rosé
191.030
Red
1500
Late harvest
0
2017
Total liters
2.582.446
White
2.389.513
Rosé
192.301
Red
632
Late harvest
2.000
2018
Total liters
2.354.536
White
2.122.673
Rosé
220.638
Red
11.225
Late harvest
0
2019
Total liters
2.337.326
White
2.089.120
Rosé
236.256
Red
11.950
Late harvest
0
2020
Total liters
3.002.298
White
2.729.234
Rosé
256.178
Red
12.486
Late harvest
4.400
2021
Total liters
2.699.344
White
2.461.866
Rosé
230.638
Red
6.540
Late harvest
300
2022
Total liters
3.333.854
White
2.992.883
Rosé
319.277
Red
21.694
Late harvest
0
2023
Total liters
2.700.525
White
2.411.359
Rosé
271.764
Red
17.402
Late harvest
1.000
2024
Total liters
2.521.378
White
2.297.165
Rosé
199.291
Red
24.422
Late harvest
500
2025
Total liters
2.536.558
White
2.324.236
Rosé
195.602
Red
16.720
Late harvest
0
“Txakoli with the Getariako Txakolina designation of origin, due to its quality and authenticity, is positioning itself in the international market as a special product, in the gourmet category”
Marketing
The main market for Getaria txakoli is Gipuzkoa and the Basque Country, accounting for 70% of the total. 10% of production is mainly concentrated in Madrid and Barcelona and the remaining 20% is exported.
Evolution of exports in the last 15 years
As far as export data is concerned, 20% of Getaria Txakoli is exported to foreign markets. The USA stands out with 60%, France with 7%, the United Kingdom and Norway with 5% each, Japan with 4.5%, and Sweden with 4% of total exports. The remaining 14.5% is sold in other international markets.
Total exports by country
France
UK
USA
Japan
Nordic C.
Others
1993 – 1994
2015 – 2016
2023 – 2024
2024 – 2025
