Valdeorras

The 2017 vintage was complicated, with severe frosts and drier conditions than usual resulting in around 40 percent less production than in a normal year for As Sortes. The resultant wine however has incredible concentration and ripeness but, despite that, the whole profile of this wine remains about finesse and elegance. The nose has a touch of tropical green fruit coming through, yet is still fine and fresh. The palate contains a touch of passionfruit and guava yet the overriding sense is of juicy lemons, with a pithy backbone maintaining freshness. All the expected stone and saline character of fine Godello still comes through and the wine is straight-backed and refreshing. This is a fascinating and delicious expression of As Sortes. Drink 2019 to 2025.