Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel 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: white flowers, citrus rind, fresh apple, nuts and bakery

Palate: broad and deep, creamy texture, saline close

Broad and deep, with white flowers, citrus rind and fresh apple giving way to nuts and bakery notes, and a creamy, saline finish.

What it pairs with

  • Baked fish
    Weight and creamy texture stand up to a whole roasted fish.
  • White meats
    Full body carries chicken or veal without a red wine's tannin.
  • Filled pasta
    The bakery note runs alongside a stuffed pasta.
  • Risotto
    Saline tension keeps a rich rice dish from cloying.

History

Hand harvested, fermented spontaneously on wild yeast in 500 litre barrels and aged six months on its own lees in French oak. The estate frames it as one place, one vineyard, a Godello made for time.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Dominio de Tares · visiting guide
Grapes
Godello (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Six months on lees in French oak, fermented in 500 litre barrels
ABV
13.5%
Price
€16-22 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Cepas Viejas Godello

What does Cepas Viejas Godello taste like?

White flowers, citrus rind, fresh apple and subtle hints of nuts and bakery. The palate is broad and deep, with a creamy texture, tension, length and a saline close.

How long is Cepas Viejas Godello aged?

Six months on its own lees in French oak barrels, after spontaneous fermentation with wild yeast in 500 litre barrels.

When should I drink Cepas Viejas Godello?

Drink between two and ten years from vintage, served at 10 to 13 degrees Celsius.

What food pairs with Cepas Viejas Godello?

Baked fish, white meats, filled pasta and risotto.

Tags

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