2020 Falcoeira 'A Capilla', Telmo Rodríguez, Valdeorras, Spain
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2,664 bottles were filled in July 2022.
The nose of the 2020 Falcoeira A Capilla comes through as the ripest of the reds from 2020, despite being bottled at 13.5% alcohol. It has notes of ripe berries and a touch of soy sauce, a touch of iodine and a juicy and tasty palate, rich with deep flavors, and a long-lasting finish. It fermented in a 3,000-litre oak vat and matured in a 2,000-litre oak foudre.
Drink 2023 - 2027
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (July 2023)
About this WINE
Telmo Rodriguez
Telmo Rodriguez is one of the great Spanish winemakers. He travelled and learnt for many years before returning home to Rioja. In addition, he supervises négociant projects throughout Spain. One of his most acclaimed projects is in Ribera del Duero.
The charismatic Telmo has something of the prodigal about him, having now returned to his Riojan homestead to energise the great house of Remelluri. One should not overlook, however, his other properties, which explore some of the lesser-known areas of Spain and in each case seek to make superlative and characterful wines. Ribera del Duero is far from a lesser-known area, so it is to Telmo’s great credit, but to no-one’s surprise, that the wines he makes at Matallana are amongst the very best here too.
Valdeorras
Godello is the flagship grape of Valdeorras, and it thrives in the region's conditions. Wines made from Godello are often aromatic, elegant, and expressive. They can display a range of flavours, including citrus fruits, stone fruits, floral notes, and a touch of minerality. Godello wines from Valdeorras are typically crisp, refreshing, and well-balanced.
Apart from Godello, Valdeorras produces red wines, predominantly from the Mencía grape variety. These red wines can exhibit bright red fruit flavours, floral and herbal notes, and a vibrant acidity that adds freshness to the wines.
The winemakers of Valdeorras take pride in their commitment to quality and their focus on sustainable viticulture. Many vineyards in the region are cultivated using organic or biodynamic practices, reflecting a growing trend toward environmentally friendly winemaking.
In addition to Godello and Mencía, Valdeorras can produce wines using grape varieties such as Doña Blanca, Palomino, and Merenzao (also known as Bastardo). However, Godello remains the region's star and has helped Valdeorras gain recognition in Spain and internationally.
Other Varieties
There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.
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2020 Falcoeira is such a brilliant expression of the old, single vineyard site from which its Mencía, Brancellao, Sousón and Garnacha fruit comes. The nose has an immediate depth of ripe, blueberry fruit with a wonderfully floral lift. The palate has impressive concentration, full of black cherries, rounded blackberries with an elderberry edge. There is certainly a granitic feel to this with glorious freshness amidst layers of crunchy, lifted redcurrants, all supported by a blood orange twist. The tannins are like fine powder and move on the palate like miniature ball bearings whilst the finish lingers, subtley and endlessly. Only 2,664 bottles were made of this ethereally intense, amazing wine.
Drink 2024 - 2038
Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
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