Avancia Cuvee Old Vines Godello 2024

"The 2024 Godello from Valdeorras spent six months on lees in French oak puncheons and demi-muids. It begins with acacia, linden blossom and pear, showing pure, direct expression. Intense, with good freshness and weight, this has a lightly malic edge that extends the finish. Recently bottled, the 2024 will benefit from further integration."

"Minerally and stony on the nose, with crushed rocks and underripe stone fruit. The palate is ample yet sharp, showing precision and fine balance between texture and acidity. Austere but expressive."

"There was a long period of time in which Godello almost went extinct. Today it’s one of the hottest grapes in Spain. The 2024 Godello Old Vines shows why, a 100% varietal wine from vineyards planted between 1900 and 1991 in the town of Petin in predominantly slate soils that tastes of lemon-seasoned wet stone and dried herb, aromatically compelling in floral prettiness. The acidity is fresh and well-integrated, helping to elongate the medium-bodied palate to a satisfying finish."