Valdeorras, Galicia, SpainFrom driving rockstar winemaker Telmo Rodriguez (aka T-Rod), this comes from Valdeorras, in eastern Galacia. 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). The various bridges on the label reference crossing over the river numerous times to access all the steep, slate soiled vineyards. This godello comes from estate and long-term grower contract vineyards, was partial native fermented in stainless where it remained on lees for one year. Rich and ripe with fleshy white peach, musk melon, starfruit, honeysuckle, and ripe yellow apple on a softer, waxen palate, imbued with fine musk spicing. Packs a lot of impact into 13%.Tasted: 15 January 2021Tasted by: Prices:
Valdeorras, Galicia, SpainGaba do Xil is a beautiful expression of godello, as Telmo describes, with an inland sensibility and an Atlantic influence. A wine that is always fresh and expressive, its highly selected grapes come from the most eastern municipalities of the DO, where they grow on reddish clay soils over slate at 400 to 500 metres. After a native ferment, it matures in stainless for 12 months. Nothing is overworked. The wine is intense with big aromas of pear and melons, and the palate is equally rich with waxy textures and more mineral and pear. Think viognier meets riesling. A specific, mineral, salty, food-friendly white that peers into the complicated story of Galician wine where new meets old and the buyer is the winner.Tasted: 15 September 2019Tasted by: Prices:
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