- Origin: Carballeda de Valdeorras
- Grape variety: 100% Godello grapes planted between 1919 and 1929
- Wine-making: Grapes are handpicked and transported in small 16 kg boxes. The bunches are crushed and partially destemmed. Maceration takes place in contact with the skins in stainless steel tanks for 48 hours. Fermentation is carried out in 500 l oak barrels
- Ageing: It rests in the same barrels and in contact with its lees for a 12 month period
- ABV: 12,5º
The grapes come from over a hundred-year-old vineyards from different plots, where white and red varieties were randomly planted, on very steep hills of slate soils
Our view
The wine has a clean, straw-yellow lemon color.
It opens with floral aromas, featuring chamomile as the protagonist, followed by white fruit: pear and table grapes, stone fruit: quince, and the citrus notes of lemon zest. Fresh herbs lend it a refreshing character: fennel, dill, spearmint, the dry aroma of hay, and aromatic hints of lemon thyme with touches of honey.
From the herbal notes, we move to olives, whose richness blends with that of dried hazelnuts, which in turn evolve into subtle notes of peat and tar. It continues to grow in complexity, revealing peppery notes, mineral hints, and a surprising background of toasted egg yolk with cotton candy.
On the palate, it tastes of stone fruit and hints of lime. It has a dry and saline profile, yet a voluptuous, juicy, and enveloping texture. It has great structure and a very fresh, herbaceous finish.
It’s vertical and direct, sharp and edgy, complex and stimulating. Serious and very flavorful, it grows and will continue to grow.
Useful information and pairing tips:
Its multifaceted character and chameleon-like palate make it a wine to pair with any dish ramdomly chosen at a restaurant, and it will undoubtedly accompany a meal from start to finish without hesitation.
An excellent match for tasting menus; don’t forget to reserve a glass to fully enjoy it without distractions.
It is thoroughly enjoyable right now but we are certain it will beautifully evolve in the following years.
Adega O Cabalin 