Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: fennel, aniseed, white flowers, dried nuts, mineral notes

Palate: amiable entry, long run, balanced acidity, white fruit and citrus aftertaste

Yellow with golden reflections, very intense and complex, with fennel, aniseed, white flowers, dried nuts and mineral notes over a long, balanced palate.

What it pairs with

  • Roast turbot
    A year on lees in oak gives the depth a substantial fish needs.
  • Chicken with almonds
    The dried-nut register in the wine echoes the sauce.
  • Fennel gratin
    The fennel and aniseed aromatics are a direct match.

History

The cooperative's top white is made from the statically drained free-run must of selected Godello from fifty year old vines, fermented at 14 degrees and then aged on its lees for a year in high-quality French oak.

Facts

Producer
Cooperativa Vinos del Bierzo · visiting guide
Grapes
Godello (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
One year on lees in high-quality French oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
€14-19 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Señorío del Bierzo Godello

What does Señorío del Bierzo Godello taste like?

Yellow with golden reflections. The nose is clean, very intense and complex, showing fennel, aniseed, white flowers, dried nuts and mineral notes. The palate has an amiable entry, a long run, balanced acidity and great persistence, with an aftertaste of white fruit, citrus and minerality.

How long is Señorío del Bierzo Godello aged?

One year on its lees in high-quality French oak barrels, after fermentation at a controlled 14 degrees Celsius.

When should I drink Señorío del Bierzo Godello?

Drink between two and ten years from vintage.

What food pairs with Señorío del Bierzo Godello?

Roast turbot, chicken with almonds, or a fennel gratin.

Tags

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