Bodegas Avancia - Godello Old Vines 2023
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Bodegas Avancia lies snuggled in the slate dominant mountainsides of Valdeorras, high above the Sil River. Named for the extensive gold mining that the Romans conducted in this area, (Val-de-Oras roughly translates to Valley-of-Gold in Latin) Valdeorras is home to the finest terroir for growing two of Spain’s most important indigenous grapes – Godello and Mencía.
Jorge Ordoñez was the first broker to introduce Godello into the United States, and for many years, was the only merchant offering a wine made from this unique grape. Jorge always dreamed of having his own Godello project, and Bodegas Avancia is the result of this dream. Bodegas Avancia produces the finest Godello wines in all of Spain.
In 2016, Robert Parker, Jr. stated “One of my favorite wineries in Spain is Bodegas Avancia. This is a small estate of roughly 23 acres, dry farmed (a characteristic of all of the selections of Jorge Ordóñez), with organic viticulture. Their specialty is working with the Godello grape, which may well be Spain’s finest indigenous white grape. It has the texture of a Chardonnay, but with crisp, mineral and floral notes in its aromatics. Avancia is certainly the top producer of this intriguing and delicious dry white.”
Jorge also selected D.O. Valdeorras due to its unique conditions for growing Mencía, Galicia’s most important red grape. The combination of slate soils, high altitudes, old vines, and warmer climate compared to the rest of Galicia provide Valdeorras with the best terroir for growing Mencía.
Avancia - Godello Old Vine is sourced from one of the oldest, most traditional vineyards planted in Valdeorras, Avancia Godello expresses the authenticity the history of Valdeorras and the oldest genetic material of Godello in the world. A completely unique white wine that ages beautifully and has been recognized by Robert Parker as Spain's best Godello.
The grapes are hand-harvested and stored in small baskets. The wine is fermented with indigenous yeast in French oak puncheons and demi-muids (500-600 L barrels, respectively). Aged for 10 months sur lie in French oak puncheons and demi-muids (500-600L barrels, respectively) with battonage.
"The 2023 Avancia Godello from Petín, aged six months in barrels, offers a golden hue and aromas of oak, vanilla, cream and floral notes like orange blossom and pear. The palate is full-bodied, creamy and textured, with moderate freshness, concentration and layered complexity" - 92 Points, Vinous
"Recently bottled as well, the 2023 Avancia Godello Old Vines is a solid step up, with ripe citrus, honeyed white flowers, and chalky mineral-like aromas and flavors. It's beautifully balanced, has integrated acidity, and a clean, crisp." - 91 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
"This sleek white crackles with energy and racy acidity, with flavors of crunchy pear, persimmon, lime peel and lemon thyme underscored by stone and salt notes. Offers good length on the bright, minerally finish. Drink now through 2028. 3,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported." - 91 Points, Wine Spectator
Producer: Bodegas Avancia
Country: Spain
Region: Galicia
Varietal: Godello
Appellation: Valdeorras
Vintage: 2023
Size: 750ml
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