Rafael Palacios, 2021 Sorte O Soro, Valdeorras


Producer


Vintage

2021

Region

SpainGalicia

Appellation

Valdeorras

Cuvée

Sorte O Soro

Varietal

Godello

Farming

Biodynamic

Vinification

Barrel Fermented, Bio-Dynamic farming techniques, Direct pressed whole clusters, Dry Farmed, Estate grown grapes, Hand harvested, Indigenous yeast fermented, Large format barrel aged, Organically Grown Grapes

Soil Type

Granite/Sand, Volcanic

I love the incisive character of the 2021 Sorte 0 Soro, sharp and laser cut, a cold wine, austere, subtle, precise, clean and a sensation of vin de garde, harmonious, and despite being 100% new oak,the wine does not show any oak aromas or flavors; it has purity and energy, with light and a vibrant palate with purity and elegance that reminded me of some of the wines from Jean-Marc Roulot in Burgundy. This is the wine with the lowest pH and highest acidity,and the wine can take the oak with no problem. This is about the vineyard, the granite soils. It finishes with a clear salty touch; you lick your lips, and they are salty. It should
develop nicely in bottle. 99 points Wine Advocate Luis Gutiérrez Sept 2023