2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Godello
Classification D.O. Bierzo
Region Bierzo
Soil Sandy clay
Vine Age Parcel planted in 1971
Fermentation Vessels Single 1,500 L foudre
Production Details From a tiny parcel of less than 0.5 hectare in La Cova de la Raposa, Valtuille de Abajo, planted in 1971 on sandy clay. The 100% Godello was spontaneously fermented in one 1,500 L foudre and matured under a layer of flor in foudre for about one year before bottling. Farming is described as practicing organic.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Godello
Classification D.O. Bierzo
Region Bierzo
Soil Sandy clay
Vine Age Parcel planted in 1971
Fermentation Vessels Single 1,500 L foudre
Production Volume 2,500 bottles
Bottles2,500
Production Details From a parcel of less than 0.5 hectare in La Cova de la Raposa, Valtuille de Abajo, planted in 1971 on sandy clay. The 100% Godello was spontaneously fermented in one 1,500 L foudre and matured there for about one year without sulfur addition or racking; the importer notes that flor develops in cooler years.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate (2025-07-10): austere and mineral, with wet-rock aromas, a stony mouthfeel, restraint and elegance.
Critics Ratings 96
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Region Bierzo
Production Volume 2,300 bottles
Bottles2,300
Production Details Vinous reports that the 2022 was matured in a single old foudre and aged on its lees with bâtonnage.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate (2024-06-20): subtle, elegant, fresh, clean and precise. Vinous (2025-02-25): biscuit, wafer and white flowers with a lightly nutty character; creamy, broad and lean-structured, with juicy freshness and a long finish.
Critics Ratings 95+
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Godello
Classification D.O. Bierzo
Region Bierzo
Soil Sandy soil
Orientation East
Vine Age Vineyard dating from 1995
Fermentation Vessels 1,500 L foudre
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Godello from a 0.3-hectare vineyard in Valtuille de Abajo, described by the producer as dating from 1995, with sandy soil, eastern exposure and 3,200 plants per hectare. Fermentation was spontaneous in a 1,500 L foudre; flor developed in spring and the wine remained in the foudre for between one and two years before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes French butter, honey, toasted baguette, cherry blossom and a smoky finish on the nose; persistent fresh acidity and pronounced grapefruit nuances on the palate; very long.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
C/ Promadelo, s/n, 24530 Valtuille de Abajo, Leon, Spain
Email
Owner
Raul Perez
Cellarmaster
Raul Perez