A Telleira
Godello Ribeiro – 2021
Region: Spain - Ribeiro
A Telleira
Founded in 1940, Finca Reboreda, which produces the A Telleira wines, is the largest private wine firm in D.O. Ribeiro. Finca Reboreda is credited with being pioneers for quality wine in the area. José Luis Méndez and his daughter Ana are leading the way as one of the most progressive and well regarded wineries in Galicia.
The A Telleira vineyard is made up of 40 hectares (98.84 acres) on the Miño River west of the provincial capital and ancient Roman mining center of Orense. Soil types are alluvial and stony near the river with outcroppings of slate, granite and chalk on the higher west-facing slopes. Varieties planted include Godello, Mencía, Treixadura, Torrontés and Loureiro.
The Méndez family also purchased the Albariño super-estate Adegas Morgadío in 1996.
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Estate vineyards on the Miño River west of the provincial capital and ancient Roman mining center of Orense, D.O. Ribeiro.
- Vine Age: 25 years
- Soils: Clay and rounded small stones
- Vine Training System: Trellis
Harvest Notes
- Hand harvested into 15kg crates
- Fermented in 5000 liter stainless steel tanks for 15 days at 59 – 64ºF
- Aged on fine lees for 3 months
Winemaker's Notes
From a vineyard block named “A Telleira” in homage to its location near the former grounds of a traditional clay tile facility. Citrus, pebbles and fruit give way to the round, mouth-filling palate. Bright and concentrated with pronounced minerality, this Godello is full and dry yet refreshing.
Wine Summary
100% Godello; alcohol: 12.5%; estate vineyards on the Miño River west of Ourense, D.O. Ribeiro; 25 year old vines planted in clay soils with smooth stones; hand harvested into small crates; fermented in 5000 liter stainless steel tanks for 15 days at 59 – 64ºF, aged 3 months on fine lees; vegan friendly.
Technical Information
- 100% Godello
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Total Acidity: 6 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2 g/l
- Vegan friendly
Reviews
92 Points
Freshly squeezed lime juice, green apple and crushed stone. A very creamy, flavorful palate, filled with fine lees and sliced apples. Medium-bodied and intense, but still elegant and zesty. An excellent godello to enjoy now.
jamessuckling.com, September, 2022
92 Points
This straw colored Godello from Spain is very good and a great value. It opens with a ginger and yellow grapefruit bouquet with hints of nectarine. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, lush and bright. The flavor profile is a grapefruit and quince blend with notes of lime zest. I also detected in ginger, saline and lemon verbena. The finish is dry and refreshing. I would suggest pairing this impressive Godello with sushi
Ken's Wine Guide, June, 2023
General Info
| COUNTRY | SPAIN |
| REGION | D.O. RIBEIRO |
| APPELLATION | Val do Miño |
| PROPRIETORS | Méndez family of Orense |
| FOUNDED | 1940 |
| WINEMAKER | Pablo Estévez |
| ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 20,000 9L cases |
| FARMING (SUSTAINABLE, ORGANIC, BIODYNAMIC) | Chemical free vineyards are maintained using a grass mantle. All measures are taken to preserve the indigenous flora and fauna |