Valdesil Pezas Da Portela 2013

This 100% Godello comes from eleven parcels of old vines rooted in the slate slopes of Portela. These parcels, or pezas, form part the Gayoso family's original holdings and all were planted by Jose Ramon Gayoso's sons in the early 1900's using massale selection cuttings from the Pedrouzos vineyard. All these vineyard parcels overlook the River Sil at an average altitude of 500 metres. The juice saw around twelve hours of skin contact before natural fermentation in a variety of oak vessels, pronominally 600 litre (3rd or 4th use) and 2000 litre vats. No malo. There's a core of fleshy, tangy orchard fruit, complemented by subtly floral, resinous and smoky complexity. Try not to serve this too cold and if possible serve it in a big glass - with air each sip takes on more depth and mineral energy.