Gaba Do Xil Godello

23.50

This slinky, mineral white hails from Valdeorras (“Valley of Gold”) in eastern Galicia, a region once famous for goldmining and now best known for its unique and complex wines made from the indigenous Godello grape. The wine is named for the river Sil that flows through the region (Xil is its ancient name, used by the Celtic people who once inhabited the area). Many of the river’s tributaries are flanked on either side by vineyards, planted in terraces on steep slate hillsides. The label displays a dozen bridges, symbolizing the idea of crossing from one vineyard plot to another.

Gaba do Xil Godello is produced partially from grapes that are partially estate-grown and partially sourced from long-term suppliers. They come from 4 plots (O Val Grande, O Rasedo, A Torgueira, and O Valverde) located near the Bibei tributary, close to the town of Santa Cruz. Dotted with chestnut trees mixed with rockrose, the old granitic terraces barely have enough space to squeeze in the odd row of vines, following the folds of the mountains that plunge into the river. The vines grow in shallow, stony granite soils on terraces facing south, west and northwest. These coarse soils are low fertility and have low water retention capacity, forcing the vines to struggle and limiting yields. This Godello, is unoaked, gentle, restrained and precise which is dry and soft with a touch of godello’s distinctive minerally citrus fruit, absoloutly perfect with light sea food dishes. Excellent value

Description

Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines

Colour Pale Yellow
Nose Soothing, herbal and aromatic wine in the glass with intense aromas of bay leaves and small wild flowers. Hints of stone fruit like peaches appear with a fascinating blend of sweetness and freshness, bringing to mind honey and lemons
Palate  Rounded, smooth and dry taste in the mouth with a pleasant sensation of maturity wrapping around the palate. The elegance of granite is present in every sip while an excellent acidity and fine texture ensure a lingering sensation

Fact Sheet

Size 75 cl
Grape Variety 100% Godello
Alcohol % 13%
Style Unoaked aromatic White Wine
Estate/Producer Telmo Rodriguez
Country Spain
Region Valdeorras Sub-Region: Ourense (Galicia)
Vintage 2021
Vinification The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks, with native and selected yeasts carrying out alcoholic fermentation.
Closure Natural Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential Ready to be enjoyed now. Decanting is recommended

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