Aug 21, 2012

Valdesil 2010


SWIC Score: 90 (JMG)
Tasting notes: Perfumed, grapefruit, peach, balanced.
Available: QC (SAQ 11412941 – $ 21.50)

Winery: Valdesil
Region: D.O. Valdeorras (Galicia)
Varieties: 100% Godello
Alcohol level: 13.01% alc./vol.

Godello grapes used in this Valdesil 2010 come from the slate slopes of Vilamartín de Valdeorras. These vines have an average age of 30 years old. The difficult 2010 growing season resulted in a crop a 30% lower than the average. The main vinification feature of Valdesil is the 4 months ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel vats. This enables it a longer cellar period (3 to 5 years) and gives it a characteristic denser texture.

Vintage tasted: 2010 (April 2012)

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