If you're having a little trouble pronouncing any or all of the words above, you're not alone. This wine known as Txakoli or Chakoli comes from the Basque region of Spain, and until recently was consumed almost exclusively there, very much in danger of dying out until it acquired DO certification in 1994 and a few savvy importers subsequently decided to bring it to the US.
The wine is made of a unique indigenous Basque grape called Hondarribi Zuri, and exhibits very high acidity, low alcohol, and just though it's not technically a sparkling wine, carries just the tiniest hint of fizz, especially when poured in the customary manner. The Basque tradition is to serve this wine as an aperitif and to pour the wine into glasses flamboyantly from about 12-24 inches above the glass. The Basque have special pouring spouts to assist in this display; unfortunately they're rather hard to find in the US.
But give it a shot anyway; you'll have a few laughs doing so, and if you're lucky only a drop or two will be spilled in kicking up that customary bit of fizz!
