{"title":"Bodegas Rafael Palacios","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0\"\u003eEstablished in 2004, \u003cstrong\u003eRafael Palacios\u003c\/strong\u003e’ project is a rescue mission of the historic Bibei Valley in Valdeorras. He meticulously restored 32 small plots of old-vine \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/godello\" title=\"Explore our Godello collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGodello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, many originally inherited by local growers through a traditional lottery system known as \"\u003cstrong\u003eSortes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1\"\u003eGrown on steep granite terraces at altitudes up to 740 meters, these vines face a harsh continental climate that produces wines of incredible purity. By combining organic and biodynamic practices with traditional animal-drawn tillage, Rafael ensures every bottle is a precise, mineral-driven expression of this rugged Galician landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spain\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eExplore our Spanish Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"palacios-as-sortes-as-sortes","title":"Bodegas Rafael Palacios As Sortes Godello, 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ‘Puligny-Montrachet’ of Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany commentators refer to this wine as the ‘Puligny-Montrachet’ of Spain. The wine has been aged in French barriques for 8 months, it is rich, lively and textured from its lees ageing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRafael Palacios is a legend in the world of wine and especially in Spain. If ever there was a winemaker with the midas touch it is him. He single handedly has revived the fame and allure of the Godello grape, a grape on a stratospheric ascendancy. The vineyard is located in Valle del Bibei in Galicia. The age of the vines for this wine are up to 90 years old. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Rafael Palacios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33334140207235,"sku":"600114","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/Rafael-Palacios-As-Sortes-Godello-Spain-White-Wine-Whelehans-Wines.jpg?v=1707396808"},{"product_id":"2024-bodegas-rafael-palacios-louro-godello","title":"Bodegas Rafael Palacios, \"Louro Do Bolo\", Godello, 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure, intense and bright Godello from top producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2024 is bright and pithy – the nose packed with lime zest, crisp green apple and sea spray. The palate is taut and intense, limey, pure and long, the layers of fruit complementing its backbone of minerality. This is still a baby and will flesh out in bottle, the light spritz disappearing and developing more of its trademark waxy, honeyed tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eRemarkable precision on the palate, with both opulence and salinity. Delicate mineral notes, fluid and elegant. Subtle hints of quince, chalk, and crystalline purity. An exceptionally refined vintage. Astonishing that such beauty can be achieved at a scale of 210,000 bottles\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Jancis Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBlend of Godello 95% and Treixadura 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermented in large foudre and aged 4 Months in French oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJancis Robinson | 17.5 Pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrinks well now up to 2031\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis wine pairs wonderfully with grilled seafood like lemon-infused grilled shrimp or octopus, as well as dishes featuring white fish or roasted chicken.\u003c\/span\u003e  |🌡️ Serve chilled around \u003cstrong\u003e7-10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRafael Palacios, a legendary figure in the wine world, particularly in Spain, has a Midas touch that revived the Godello grape's fame. Louro, made from his vineyards, features Godello grapes with an average age of 25 years, situated at an altitude above 600 meters. A testament to Palacios's winemaking prowess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/godello\"\u003eBrowse our Godello Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alvaro Palacios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56014353072472,"sku":"114804","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/louro-do-bolo-godello-rafael-palacios-whelehans-wines-dublin-winestore.jpg?v=1769595472"}],"url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/bodegas-rafael-palacios.oembed","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}