Telmo Rodríguez
Gaba do Xil Valdeorras Godello
Valdeorras, Galicia, Spain
Flora, pear-driven, and deeply mineral this gem of a grape from overlooked region Valdeorras punches WAY above its weight class. If you love chardonnay/white burgundy, check out Godello from Valdeorras
Flora, pear-driven, and deeply mineral this gem of a grape from overlooked region Valdeorras punches WAY above its weight class. If you love chardonnay/white burgundy, check out Godello from Valdeorras
May 7th, 2020
Telmo Rodriguez, Spain’s pioneer winemaker, studied viticulture & oenology at the Univ of Bordeaux & winemaker at his family winery in Rioja. Consistent great quality year after year. Made from 100% Godello grown in shallow, stony granite soils on terraces facing south, west & northwest. Straw yellow with green edges and fruity floral nose with forest aromas. The palate shows white flesh fruits, light body, generous acidity in a nice mouthfeel. The finish is medium in length and pleasant.
Telmo Rodriguez, Spain’s pioneer winemaker, studied viticulture & oenology at the Univ of Bordeaux & winemaker at his family winery in Rioja. Consistent great quality year after year. Made from 100% Godello grown in shallow, stony granite soils on terraces facing south, west & northwest. Straw yellow with green edges and fruity floral nose with forest aromas. The palate shows white flesh fruits, light body, generous acidity in a nice mouthfeel. The finish is medium in length and pleasant.
May 4th, 2019Tasted '14/'15 side by side. Made from 100% Godello grown in shallow, stony granite soils. These grainy soils have low water retention, forcing the vines to struggle and limiting yields. Late ripening crop reveals a fuller body wine. Big fruit & floral nose with flinty notes. The palate reveals white flesh fruits, somewhat racy requiring some aeration to calm down. Full acidity on medium finish ending with mineral tones. This is a wine you could age a bit.
Tasted '14/'15 side by side. Made from 100% Godello grown in shallow, stony granite soils. These grainy soils have low water retention, forcing the vines to struggle and limiting yields. Late ripening crop reveals a fuller body wine. Big fruit & floral nose with flinty notes. The palate reveals white flesh fruits, somewhat racy requiring some aeration to calm down. Full acidity on medium finish ending with mineral tones. This is a wine you could age a bit.
Sep 21st, 2017Telmo Rodriguez, Spain’s pioneer winemaker, studied viticulture & oenology at the Univ of Bordeaux & winemaker at his family winery in Rioja. Had a chance to taste '14/'15 side by side. Made from 100% Godello grown in shallow, stony granite soils on terraces facing south, west & northwest. Straw yellow with green edges and fruity floral nose with forest aromas. The palate shows white flesh fruits, light body, generous acidity in a nice mouthfeel. The finish is medium in length and pleasant.
Telmo Rodriguez, Spain’s pioneer winemaker, studied viticulture & oenology at the Univ of Bordeaux & winemaker at his family winery in Rioja. Had a chance to taste '14/'15 side by side. Made from 100% Godello grown in shallow, stony granite soils on terraces facing south, west & northwest. Straw yellow with green edges and fruity floral nose with forest aromas. The palate shows white flesh fruits, light body, generous acidity in a nice mouthfeel. The finish is medium in length and pleasant.
Sep 21st, 2017Made from 100% Godello grown in shallow, stony granite soils on terraces facing south, west and northwest. These grainy soils have low water retention, forcing the vines to struggle and limiting yields. Straw yellow with green edges and a fruity, floral nose with forest aromas. The palate reveals white flesh fruits on this light body wine, generous acidity wrapped in a nice mouthfeel. The finish is medium in length and pleasant.
Made from 100% Godello grown in shallow, stony granite soils on terraces facing south, west and northwest. These grainy soils have low water retention, forcing the vines to struggle and limiting yields. Straw yellow with green edges and a fruity, floral nose with forest aromas. The palate reveals white flesh fruits on this light body wine, generous acidity wrapped in a nice mouthfeel. The finish is medium in length and pleasant.
Sep 4th, 2016
Love the beeswax texture and pretty lifted fruit.
Love the beeswax texture and pretty lifted fruit.
Great balance between vibrancy and richness. Fun grapefruit, melon and chalky mineral notes.
Great balance between vibrancy and richness. Fun grapefruit, melon and chalky mineral notes.
Oct 25th, 2015
Fresh vibrant yet smooth rich... Awesome
Fresh vibrant yet smooth rich... Awesome
Sep 26th, 2015
Oro pajizo, en nariz potencia, fruta de hueso notas cítricos , panadería. En boca amargo de entrada, buen paso y final fresco y largo... Mejor en nariz q en boca.
Oro pajizo, en nariz potencia, fruta de hueso notas cítricos , panadería. En boca amargo de entrada, buen paso y final fresco y largo... Mejor en nariz q en boca.
Sep 11th, 2015
Lemon melon chalk mineral and spice. Now ready for my favorite nyc outpost O'lar
Lemon melon chalk mineral and spice. Now ready for my favorite nyc outpost O'lar
Jan 22nd, 2015