Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Bodegas As Laxas — Val do Sosego Godello
Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
A fascinating 100% Godello from Rías Baixas, an appellation overwhelmingly associated with Albariño. That alone makes this an intriguing departure, but what really impresses is the combination of freshness, substance, and character—a different side of Atlantic Galicia in the glass.

Aromas & Flavors
Yellow apple, ripe pear, quince, lemon peel, and delicate stone fruit lead the profile, with subtle floral and mineral nuances underneath. Refreshing without relying on the overt tropical character often associated with many Rías Baixas whites.

Mouthfeel
Bone dry, energetic, and beautifully balanced, with lively acidity wrapped around a surprisingly substantial texture. There is real presence through the mid-palate and a clean, persistent finish that makes it dangerously easy to keep pouring.

Food Pairings
Grilled octopus, scallops, white fish, shrimp, seafood rice, roasted chicken, or simply good conservas. Its combination of acidity and texture makes this extremely versatile at the table.

Verdict
An impressive and decidedly different Galician white. Refreshing enough for casual drinking, yet the yellow-fruit profile, texture, and structure give it considerably more personality than a straightforward thirst-quencher.

Did You Know?
Godello is much more strongly associated with Galicia’s Valdeorras appellation, while Rías Baixas has built its international reputation around Albariño. That makes seeing “Godello” and “Rías Baixas” together on a label particularly unusual—and part of what makes this bottle so interesting.

🍷 Personal Pick
This one is soaring among my favorite Spanish whites. I love that it doesn’t follow the expected tropical-fruit script: yellow fruits, bone-dry freshness, balanced acidity, and a terrific mouthfeel give it its own identity. Deliciously, and dangerously good. — 4 days ago

Ed Chin

9.1

Solid all around and I have never been disappointed — 3 months ago

Hermes Cuello

8.9

This is very nice wine but isn’t the typical Alvarinho, just to give an idea, it is similar to a Chardonnay or Viognier, is more mineral than fruity, very different, great wine! — 8 months ago

Raul Puga

8.9

Light crisp and delicious — 4 years ago

Brian Kostreba

9.0

Tastes the way an Albariño should. Made my nose and tongue do a happy dance. — 5 years ago

Kristina Mendiola

10

Very nice, not very acidic. I loved the texture. — 6 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.3

Beautiful, balanced, elegant. Salty, lemon, and not too floral. Creamy and long. — 10 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

N lemon floor wax.
P super mineral. Salty. Delicious. Sweet lemon. So long.

Allocated.

Alluvial $28 — 10 days ago

romo

9.2

The wine that changed my mind on Albariño a few years ago. - at Raft Island — a month ago

Chris Albin

Winemaker, Azari Vineyards Winemaker, Corskcrew Wines

9.0

Round, good acid, soft, pleasant aroma. — 3 months ago

Ericsson

9.1

Love Rías with its peculiar white flower, citrus, and salinity character. This example is a staple; DO textbook… cheers. — 2 years ago

Elijah Dolly

9.3

Very minerally, perfect with baked fish — 5 years ago

Kat R

9.7

Birthday purchase. Really enjoyed it! Tart but balanced. I’d seek this wine out again! — 6 years ago

Micah Kassner

9.5

Melon, passion fruit, a bit of minerality. Higher acidity and lighter body made this a great drink in Madrid — 2 days ago

Tegan Marriott

9.2

Brilliantly bright & brisk with honeydew melon & saliva inducing acidity! Definitely a delight for the evening! — a month ago

Kristen Grimes

9.8

Soft tree fruit aromas, mouthwatering, lemon zesty, salt aftertaste that lingers on the tongue.
My favorite from Albariño class! Perfect pairing with orange shrimp, rice, and summer veggies! — 2 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Bright lemon color, aromas of stone, citrus and tropical fruit with violet scents. On the palate flavors of pear, apples and pineapple with lemon citrus and chalky notes. Well balanced with pleasant lively acidity, long finish ending with fruit, mineral, citrus, floral and wet stone nuances. Very nice! — 5 months ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.1

Dazzling #albarino that’s the kind of hidden gem found deep in a wine list for a restaurant with a great program. Enticing nose, unexpectedly rich body with plenty of bright acidity, mineral undertones - delicious. — 4 years ago

Canon Thomas

9.1

Val do Salnes. Floral, salty sea breeze, peach. — 5 years ago

Joshua Boehlke

9.5

Good, Zoe makes a good wine. — 6 years ago