Wines from Valdeorras
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Bodegas Valderroa 2004 Pezas da Portela White (Valdeorras)
- $35
Pezas is the Meursault of Valdeorras. It starts with a smoky, slate-driven nose and then opens to reveal pear, green apple and vanilla flavors. Shows excellent backbone courtesy of refined but powerful acidity. One of Galicia’s few ageworthy whites; good through at least 2008.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
Rafael Palacios 2005 As Sortes Godello (Valdeorras)
- $35
Palacios started his Valdeorras winery in 2004, and in short order he has established himself as a quality leader. His As Sortes is 100% Godello, from dry-farmed vines with age. This wine is rich, with ample oak, fresh and dry fruit flavors, and a walnut-infused finish. Quite Burgundian in style.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
Bodegas Valderroa 2004 Pedrouzos 1.5L Godello (Valdeorras)
- $80
From extremely old Godello vines, this barrel-fermented wine comes only in magnums. It’s currently showing a lot of oak, but it’s also extremely well structured. It has an acid backbone that nobody could crack. Very serious, with intense apple, pear and minerality. Much like a fine Burgundy.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
A Coroa 2009 Godello (Valdeorras)
- $23
A lot of depth and minerality jump up from the bouquet. The palate on this slate-driven Godello is rich but right, the perfect balance between body, acidity and fruit pulp. Tastes of dry spiced apple and melon, with a bit of citrus. A stately, elegant wine with power to boot. Ideal for Valdeorras.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
Avanthia 2011 Godello (Valdeorras)
- Editors' Choice
- $25
This barrel-aged Godello is about as elegant and elevated as they come. The nose of dusty apple with light spice and vanilla notes defines elegance, while flavors of apple, lemon, woodspice and vanilla interact seamlessly. Everything is composed and connected; the wine is well balanced, lightly oaked and classy. 400 cases produced.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)
Avanthia 2007 Mencía (Valdeorras)
- $75
Deep and masculine, with full-force fruit from start to finish. The palate is wide, tannic and grabby, while the flavors of floral raspberry and blackberry are deepened by mild char and chocolate notes. Rich, creamy, oaky and a little brandied on the finish. Mencía from Valdeorras taken to a modern, extracted plane.
— M.S.
(4/1/2010)
Avanthia 2008 Mencía (Valdeorras)
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- $48
One’s level of passion for this bulky, hefty Mencía will be largely based on one’s appreciation and/or acceptance of heavy oak. The nose is pure hickory, molasses, mocha and coffee, while the chewy, ripe palate deals clove, flowery notes and blueberry flavors. Finishes big and broad, with bacon and barrel resin. Beefy and from the barrel as much as the vineyard;…
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
Bodegas Godeval 2001 Viña Godeval Godello (Valdeorras)
- Best Buy
- $14
One of Rueda’s top producers strikes gold here. Brilliant peach and pear aromas carry a hint of fresh cream, and the palate of pure apple and white pepper is dynamite. Some lemon and hard spice create a firm, biting and lasting finish. Drink this one up while it lasts.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
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