Bodegas Adria 2019 Godello 92 Points James Suckling Decanter Magazine

Classification of Wine

Castella y León DO

D.O. Bierzo

Varietal: 100%  Malvasia Castellana

Vintage: 2020

Vineyard Designation:  D.O. Bierzo

Soil: Stoney,  Sandy with sub soil of limestone

Pruning: Manual, up grafted head pruning

Yield: 8000 kg/ha

ABV:  13.0%

RS: 1.4 grams/liter

pH: 3.56g/L

Total Acidity: 6.42g/l

Sulfites: 65 mg/l

Winemaking:

25 year old vines, under an Atlantic microclimate, on calcareous clay and very Stoney soils that offer mineral notes. Dry farmed without irrigation.  Careful hand harvesting in small baskets, the best clusters, the healthiest and richest grapes.

12 hour cold maceration, 12 days fermentation in stainless steel tanks.  Aging on the lees for 2 months. Bottling takes place in March.

Tasting Notes

Pale yellow with greenish hues. Primary aromas of apple, and citrus such as lemon and grapefruit, fresh, very fine and delicate

background.  Soft smooth texture, long  floral finish with firm yet balanced acidity. 

Serve with mild and soft cheeses, fish or roasted poultry dishes.

Serving Temperature: 8°C / 46°F

TOC Score 94 Points