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Bioca Godello
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The best white wine 2015-2016
According to The World Ranking Wines (WRW) of the World Association of Writers and Journalists of Wine and Spirits (WAWWJ), Bioca Godello 2013 is the best white wine in 2015 and is holding the 5th position in the top 100 ranking of wines worldwide. In 2016, for second year in a row, Bioca Godello 2014 got the 7th position and is the very first white wine worldwide in this ranking.
Bioca Godello is made with 100% Godello Grapes in the region of Valdeorras (Galicia, Spain), achieving a fantastic lemon colour, with a very lifted floral style, reminding jasmine and orange blossom.
The winemaker reached an excellent level of acidity, with spice on the midpalate, giving the wine layers of complexity and a long creamy finish. The very limited quantities produced of this wine and the multiple awards earned in the last years are enough to consider this wine a delicatessen, restricted only to few people in the world. It’s a wine made by a winemaker not by a marketer and that’s something translated directly to its flavour.
Alcohol: 13,5% Vol.
Conservation: The bottle should be stored laid on its side, in a dark room without vibrations and at a stable temperature of between 8-12°C.
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Designation of Origin Valdeorras
Valdeorras is a Spanish Denominación de Origen (DO) (Denominación de Orixe in Galician) for wines located on the banks of the Sil river, at the south of Ourense province, (Galicia, Spain).
Valdeorras, whose name means “Valley of Gold”, may have been the first grape grower and wine producer region in Galicia. After the ancient Romans had finished mining the area for gold, they planted vines and the wines produced were mentioned in several inscriptions in Latin. The area acquired its official DO status in 1945.
The vineyards of the Valdeorras DO are on the banks of the river Sil, which flows westwards from Castile and León to the province of Ourense. In general the landscape is flat or gently rolling.
The climate in Valdeorras is a combination of Atlantic, continental and a specific micro-climate in the Sil valley. These factors ensure that the vines receive enough sunlight and heat during the short summer. Rainfall is high, between 850 mm and 1,000 mm per year. Temperatures can drop to below zero during the winter.
The Recommended white grapes are Godello and Dona Branca; also authorised is Palomino Fino.
The Recommended red grapes are Mencia, Merenzao, Sousón, Brancellao; also authorised are Grenache Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet), Gran Negro, Tempranillo and Negreda.
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The Winery: María Teresa Nuñez Vega
María Teresa Nuñez Vega is a family owned winery founded in Valdeorras in the middle of last century in 1954. With 60 years of history, three generations have built the winery as it is today, a modest winery with a very natural and traditional production of approximately 50,000 bottles a year of Mencía, Godello and Tinto wines, all named Bioca after the creek that irrigates their vines
The winery is located in Valdeorras (Galicia) and it’s been operating following the regulations of this Designation of Origin since 2004, producing one of the most iconic and internationally recognized Godello wines since then.
If you visit the winery I’m sure you will find Celestino or María Teresa walking through the vines making sure the grapes are in the best conditions to mantain the high level of quality in their wines.
These kind of wineries are unique. They are preserving what we like to call an “approachable tradition”. It is a priviledge to have the opportunity to meet this lovely couple dedicating their life to create a product with a high quality standard, speak with them and listen to all the stories behind the wine. You definitely can understand the pride in the eyes of the winemaker when he says “our goal is to create a great wine and we have achieved that goal”.
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TECH NOTES
Location:
Valdeorras – Galicia, Spain.
Pairing and Consumption:
Ideal to pair with seafood and white fish. Trophy winner in the Sydney International Wine Competition paired with scallops.
Serve at a temperature of between 8-12°C .
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