Gaba do Xil Godello (Valdeorras)

Ficha técnica

Tipo

Other

Uva

Godello

País

Spain

Região

Valdeorras

Denominação

Valdeorras

Corpo

medium

Acidez

medium

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201588 pts

  Pear and apple aromas are slightly minerally. This is round, fresh and easy to like due to its juiciness and pithy citrus flavors. Citrus notes are lasting on a competent finish.

• 201387 pts

  Aromas of banana, melon and pear show the slightest bit of slate-driven minerality. This is mostly fresh in feel, with ample weight. Pithy citrus and stone-fruit flavors are a little green and pyrazinic, possibly a reflection of the cold, rainy 2013 vintage.

• 201189 pts

  Lemon, apple and a hint of honey characterize the bouquet, which is appealing as a whole. The palate is smooth, with a good mix of body and acidity. Flavors of pithy citrus, apple and green banana lead to a slightly bitter finish with almondy notes and lasting minerality.

• 201087 pts

  Opens with minerality, crisp fruit and sweet melon aromas. In the mouth, it's showing cut and acidity in front of sweet pear and melon flavors. Turns pithy and grassy on the finish, with applesauce and spice notes poking through.

• 200989 pts

  Fragrant, clean and tropical, with slate-driven minerality. The palate is just fleshy enough but mostly it's tight and crisp, with flavors of green apple, fresh green herbs and a drip of honey. Holds it together from front to back; just right for salads and seafood-based tapas.

• 200888 pts

  While I prefer the 2009 for its clarity and freshness, this '08 is no slouching tiger. The nose delivers still-fresh apple and mineral aromas, while the flavor profile leans toward gooseberry, lemon and green melon. Shows some pithy bitterness on the finish, so drink right away…

• 200790 pts

  The opening of peach, mineral, honey and wild green herbs is alluring, and the palate runs smooth and full, and also a little soft and mature. Banana, papaya and melon flavors are pretty and the finish holds its stature. Not as minerally and tight as some; this wine has sweetnes…