2023 Gaba do Xil 'O Barreiro'
(Godello)
Compania de Vinos Telmezo Rodriguez

$24.99 on 6+ (code: 6saves2)
$26.99 reg
*Mix & match ok

Gaba do Xil O Barreiro is a white wine produced from a single 16ha estate vineyard located at 400-500m in altitude, near the town of Larouco, which lies south of the Sil River with an Atlantic influence due to its location in a valley that forms an outlet to the sea. It was fermented in Lugar de Valbuxán, an old, historic pazo and winery in O Bolo county they renovated and brought back to life. With the restoration of Valbuxán, the wines of Ladeiras do Xil are now being made in the terruño of their historic homeland.

Region: Valdeorras, Galicia
Village: Larouco, Santa Cruz, Las Ermitas at 400-500m
Variety: 100% Godello from 20-80 year old vines
Viticulture: Organic. Granite or reddish, clayey soils on metamorphic slate. From estate vineyards and from suppliers practicing approved methods. Mixed bush vines and vertical trellising.
Elaboration and aging: Native yeasts. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast in temperature-controlled stainless steel. No malolactic fermentation. Matured for 4 months on its lees in stainless steel tanks without bâtonnage.