Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white flowers, citrus, nectarine, balsamic herbs

Palate: savoury balance, creamy texture, refreshing tension

Bright lemon with golden glints; white flowers, citrus and nectarine over balsamic herbs, then a creamy, savoury palate with refreshing tension.

What it pairs with

  • Green salads
    Refreshing acidity suits a simple dressed salad.
  • Grilled white fish
    The creamy texture gives body without covering the fish.
  • Shellfish
    Citrus and tension work with shellfish sweetness.
  • Rice and pasta dishes
    There is enough weight to hold a starch-based plate.

History

The house's everyday white, picked gently into 500 kg containers, fermented with yeast carried in from the vineyard and left in tank on its own fine lees.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Dominio de Tares · visiting guide
Grapes
Godello (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Aged in tank on fine lees
ABV
13.0%
Price
€9-13 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage

Frequently asked about Sonrisa de Tares

What does Sonrisa de Tares taste like?

Bright lemon in colour with golden glints. The nose shows white flowers, citrus and nectarine with a deeper balsamic herb note; the palate is savoury and balanced with refreshing acidity, a well-integrated creamy texture and a long finish.

When should I drink Sonrisa de Tares?

Drink within one to five years of the vintage, served at 10 to 11 degrees Celsius.

What food pairs with Sonrisa de Tares?

Salads, fish, shellfish, pasta and rice dishes.

What grapes are in Sonrisa de Tares?

One hundred per cent Godello from the Bierzo.

Tags

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