A Telleira
Godello Ribeiro – 2023
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 of Val do Miño, the river west of the provincial capital and ancient Roman mining center of Orense, D.O. Ribeiro.
- Soil: Clay stony soils, more clayey at higher side of vineyards, rounded small stones at the riverbank, loamy sand
- Vine Age: 35 years
- Vine Training System: Trellis
Harvest Notes
- Hand harvested into 15kg crates
- Fermented in 5000-liter, temperature-controlled tanks between 59 – 64ºF for 15 days
- Aged on fine lees 3 months
Winemaker's Notes
Freshly squeezed lime juice, green apple and crushed stone. A very creamy, flavorful palate, filled with fine lees and sliced apples. Intense with a medium body, but still zesty and elegant.
Wine Summary
100% Godello; alcohol: 13%; 100% estate vineyards on the Miño River west of Ourense, D.O. Ribeiro; 35 year old vines planted in stony clay soils with smooth stones and loamy sand near the riverbank; 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: 13%
- Total Acidity: 6.4 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 3 g/l
Reviews
91 Points
The 2023 Godello A Telleira from Toén in the Miño Valley, Ribeiro, is a fresh youthful Godello aged on lees. Green in color, it offers notes of pear and apple. With elevated freshness, vibrant acidity and a medium body, it is dry, direct and slightly malic, standing out for its clarity of flavor despite reaching 13% alcohol—leaner compared to Godellos from Valdeorras. 2025 – 2032
Vinous, March, 2025
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 |