Rafael Palacios &

Rafael Palacios 'Sorte Antiga' 2020

Rich & Round Whites Godello Valdeorras , Spain
Pithy citrus, wild herbs and remarkably saline length.
£164.95
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Why You'll Love It
Godello at its most individual. Just 0.24 hectares of ungrafted vines, planted more than a century ago, give astonishing concentration without any loss of freshness. Skin fermentation builds an almost orange-wine-like texture, balanced by sharp mineral detail and a very long finish. One to open with fine seafood or keep for a few more years.
About The Producer
Rafael Palacios is one of the figures responsible for bringing Godello and Valdeorras into the top tier of Spanish white wine. Born into the distinguished Palacios winemaking family in Rioja, he made his own path in Galicia, seeking out tiny parcels of old vines on the dramatic granite slopes of the Bibei Valley. Working at altitude, with organic and biodynamic practices and careful use of larger, seasoned oak, he makes Godello with remarkable concentration, salinity and precision. Sorte Antiga comes from one of his rarest sites: a mere 0.24 hectares of ungrafted bush vines planted in 1920. These wines demonstrate how distinctive, complex and long-lived the variety can be, and have become benchmarks for the region.
Winemaking Information
Sorte Antiga 2020 comes from a 0.24-hectare block of ungrafted Godello planted in 1920, facing north at around 680 metres in the Bibei Valley. The vineyard's decomposed granite soils and biodynamic farming produce very low yields. Destemmed fruit underwent roughly 30 days of skin fermentation with indigenous yeasts in an open 1,500-litre oak vat. After pressing, the wine spent around nine months on its lees in used 500-litre French oak barrels. A rare, age-worthy interpretation of the grape.
Wine Details
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Godello
Region Valdeorras
Country Spain
Wine Type White
Wine Style Rich & Round Whites
Vintage 2020
ABV 14%
Volume 75cl
Production Methods
  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Vegetarian
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.