Guimaro Godello Joven Ribeira Sacra DO – 2020

Ribeira Sacra is a cool-climate wine region in the northwest of Spain. Guimaro is the region’s leading producer, growing a mix of local grapes on some of the steepest vineyard slopes in the world! His wines are elegant, fresh and mineral – quite unlike the more powerful, fruit-packed reds you may be used to from warmer regions of Spain such as Ribera del Duero or Priorat.

This blend of 70% Godello and 30% Treixadura, Albarino, Torrontes and Loureira comes from 35-40 year old vines grown on granite and slate soils. After a natural “wild” fermentation the wine is left on its lees for 6 months to gain extra flavour and complexity before being bottled.

It has honeyed peach and apricot aromas, which become even more exotic in the mouth with hints of honeysuckle. This is dry, pure and elegant and has no oak flavours, just a refreshing, delicious fruitiness. 12.5% alcohol. 10,000bts were produced. Drink 2021 – 2024.

Serve on its own, or with sushi, smoked salmon, baked white fish or pasta with a simple cheese sauce.