Bodegas Rafael Palacios As Sortes Godello, 2020

STORY BEHIND THIS WINE

Rafael 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.

OUR IMPRESSION

Many 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.