Adega AlgueiraBrandán Ribeira Sacra Godello 2024

Product code: 23049
£20.05 inc VAT
£240.60 / case of 12
Spain
White Wine from
Galicia, Spain
Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Galicia
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Ribeira Sacra
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Adega Algueira
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Godello/Gouveio
Grape: 100% Godello
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Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Galicia
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Ribeira Sacra
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Adega Algueira
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Godello/Gouveio
Grape: 100% Godello

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

It has a pale yellow colour and offers predominantly white fruit flavors such as green apple, pear, and lemon, with a background of freshly cut hay and subtle vegetable notes. The initial taste is acidic, but it surprisingly has a denser mouthfeel than expected, culminating with the characteristic bitterness of the Godello grape variety.

Product Notes

Adega Algueira Brandán Ribeira Sacra Godello wine is an exquisite Spanish white, made from the prestigious Godello grape variety. This award-winning wine encapsulates a symphony of flavours, with lemon zest and apricot notes beautifully balanced by an undertone of flinty minerality. With a refreshing acidity and rich texture, it leaves a memorable finish on the palate. Its floral aroma delicately invites sip by sip, displaying the wine's complexity. The vineyard grows on steep slopes of the Ribeira Sacra region, imparting unique characteristics of the terroir into the wine. Perfectly paired with seafood, it's ideal for a gastronomic treat.

About the Winery

Adega Algueira

Located in the heart of the verdant Ribeira Sacra, Adega Algueira winery is a pioneering spirit in Spanish viniculture. Tucked amidst the leafy terraces of Galicia, this family-run venture has captured the imagination of wine enthusiasts across the globe, with its splendid ode to Spanish tradition and craftmanship.

Adega Algueira was born from the efforts of Evaristo García and his unflinching passion for winemaking. Supported by his family, Evaristo endeavoured to not merely produce wine, but to create a legacy. The winery thrives in an imposing landscape, where steep terraces have been carved out of granite hillsides by the river Sil. The vines, grown on terraces artfully trodden into the slopes, weave a story of harmony between man and nature.

The winery stands out for its deep commitment to biodynamic practices and uncompromising respect for nature. Their portfolio comprises several indigenous varietals. Including Mencía and Godello, each expressed beautifully through a spectrum of soulful wines that mirror the terroir's unique character.

The winery also boasts a deserved reputation for its exquisite vintages. Each year, the harvest is hand-picked and meticulously processed using methods honed through generations. At Adega Algueira, the winemakers recognise that the art of winemaking is a marriage between time-honoured traditions and technological innovations. Hence, old oak casks comfortably share space with state-of-the-art winemaking equipment, allowing the team to craft wines that are deeply traditional, yet innovative.

A visit to Adega Algueira promises enrichment and exploration. From the overwhelming beauty of the landscape, crafted by men and shaped by the river, to the homely charm of the cellar and tasting room, each moment becomes a cherished memory. Wine tours, complete with tastings and gourmet accompaniments, provide an immersive experience of their remarkable world.

In conclusion. Adega Algueira winery is a voyage into the depths of Spanish wine culture. Its every bottle is a testament to man’s ingenuity, nature’s bounty, and the compelling mystery that is the magic of great winemaking.

http://www.adegaalgueira.com

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