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Wine of the year, two years in a row!

Wine of the year, two years in a row!

I first heard about Godello Grapes from Spain some years ago, and lucky me I had the chance in that moment to get a bottle of Bioca Godello from the Winery Maria Teresa Nuñez de la Vega, one of the best specialized wineries in Spain in Godello wines. Almost at the same time, like a strange game played by destiny, I rented a flat in Madrid and the owner of the place was also the owner of a winery, and there I was, sitting in a living room signing a leasing agreement and the name of the owner of the place written in the contract was Maria Teresa Nuñez de la Vega.

After many years knowing them and talking about all the hard work they were doing in the winery to achieve the goal of making one of the best wines in Spain, they finally achieved it. According to the The World Ranking Wines & Spirits made by the World Association of Writers and Journalists of Wines and Spirits, Bioca Godello 2013 was the best white wine worldwide and top five in the ranking in 2015, achieving the distinction of Wine of the year 2015.

Wine of the year certification from the WAWJ 2015
Wine of the year certification from the WAWJ 2015

This ranking is the most serious and prestigious global ranking system (created in 1996), since the living they earn, are chosen blindly by people from around the world including the Top winemakers, engineers or specialists in wines and spirits, journalists, importers, buyers, consumers qualified sommeliers and wine lovers, among others, from more than 120 countries.

But the history doesn’t end just there, for second year in a row, now with the 2014`s Vintage, Bioca Godello is in the top 10 list, at the 7th position, achieving again the title Wine of the year 2016.

Wine of the year certification from the WAWJ 2016
Wine of the year certification from the WAWJ 2016

It’s such a pleasure to have this “Champion” in our catalogue since the beginning, and we are sure that this wine is going to be Wine of the Year in the next man years to come.

By the way, if you want to have a look at the complete ranking and check out the rest of the top 100 wines of the world, just click on the link below and you’ll have complete access to this information:

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Bioca Godello 2013

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Bioca Godello

The best white wine 2015

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.

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 producer reached an excellent level of acidity, with spice on the midpalate, giving the wine layers of complexity and a long finish. The very limited quantities produced of this wine and the multiple awards earned in the last years makes it a delicatessen, restricted to only a few people in the world. It’s a wine made by a winemaker not by a marketer and that’s something translated 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.

Pairing and Consumption: Ideal to pair with seafood and white fish. Trophy winner in the Sydney International Wine Competition paired with scallops.
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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.

River Sil Valdeorras
River Sil at Valdeorras

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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Bioca Godello Awards

Bioca is one of the most recognised Godello’s Wines in the world. Since 2006 when the winery decided to start to promote the wine all around the world and participate in different competitions, the results have been stunning.

The consistency in the methodology used to make this wine during all this years, is the key to great results year after year, and a warranty that no matter the vintage, the wine is always going to be the perfect choice.

The 2013’s Vintage has been the most successful vintage of this wine so far. In the ranking of wines published by the “WORLD ASSOCIATION OF JOURNALISTS AND WRITERS OF WINES AND SPIRITS”  Bioca Godello appears as the second best in the world and best white wine in the world 2015. This ranking is made with a selection of wines from over 600,000 participants in major international competitions.

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The list of the awards earned by this wine since 2006 is endless:

Vintage 2014:

  • Valladolid, Spain: Cinve, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2014
  • New York, USA: Finger Lakes, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2014
  • Estoril, Portugal: Winemasters Challenge, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2014
  • Lyon, France: Concurso Internacional de Lyon, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2014
  • Israel: Terravino, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2014
  • Vitoria, Spain: Catavinun, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2014
  • Berlín, Germany: Berliner wine trophy, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2014

Vintage 2013:

  • Argentina: La Mujer Elige, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Sydney, Australia: Internacional Wine Competición, Top 100 Blue Gold, Bioca Godello 2013 
  • Sydney, Australia: Internacional Wine Competición, Trophy for the best wine in its category, Bioca Godello 2013 
  • Mendoza, Argentina: Vinus 2014, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Berlin, Germany: Berlíner Wein Trophy, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013  
  • France: Gilbert y Gaillart, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Mendoza, Argentina: Vinus 2014, Bronze Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Bordeaux, France: Challenge du vin, Bronze Medal, Bioca Godello 2013 
  • Budapest, Hungary: Vinagora, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013 
  • London, England: Decanter, Bronze Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • London, England: Sommeliers Wine Awards, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • London, England: International Wine Challenge, Bronze Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • London, England: International Wine and spirits Competition, Bronze Medal, Bioca Godello 2013  
  • San Francisco (California), USA: Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Valladolid, Spain: CINVE, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Vitoria Gasteiz, Spain: Catavinum World wine and spirits competition, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2013 
  • París, France: Internationales Vinalies, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2013 
  • París, France: Internationales Vinalies, Trophy, Bioca Godello 2013
  • New York, USA: Finger lakes internacional Wine Competition, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013  
  • Estoril, Portugal: Winemasters Challenge, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013  
  • Madrid, Spain: Unión Española de Catadores, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Madrid, Spain: Vino y Mujer, Honorable Mention, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Verona, Italy: Vinitaly, Great Mention, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Berlin, Germany: Berliner wine trophy , Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Germany: The Selection, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • London, England: International Wine Challenge, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Lisboa, Portugal: Winemasters challenge , Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • London, England: Decanter, Commended, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Mendoza, Argentina: International wine and spirits competition, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • London, England: International wine challenge, Gold and Trophy Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Valladolid, Spain: Premios zarcillo, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • Budapest, Hungary: Vinagora, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013
  • San Francisco, USA: International wine competition, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2013

Vintage 2012

  • Bordeaux, France: Les citadelles du vin , Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2012
  • New York, USA: Asociación mundial de periodistas y escritores de vinos, wine of the year, Bioca Godello 2012

Vintage 2011

  • San Francisco, USA: San Francisco International Wine Competition, Gold medal, Bioca Godello 2011
  • Santiago de Compostela, Spain: XXIV Cata dos Viños de Galicia, D. O. Valdeorras, Acio de Oro, Bioca Godello 2011
  • Meinz, Germany: Premium Select Wine Challenge, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2011
  • París, France: Internationales Vinalies, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2011
  • New York, USA: Finger Lakes International Wine Competition , Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2011
  • Estoril, Portugal: Wine Masters Challenge , Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2011
  • Londres, England: International Wine Challenge, Bronze Medal, Bioca Godello 2011
  • Londres, England: International Wine and Spirits Competition, Bronze Medal, Bioca Godello 2011
  • Bourg (Burdeos), France: Les Citadelles du Vin, Gold medal, Bioca Godello 2011
  • Neustadt, Germany: Mundus Vini, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2011

Vintage 2010

  • Meinz, Germany: Forum fur Genieser, 3 Stars, Bioca Godello 2010
  • Estoril, Portugal: Winemasters Challenge, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2010
  • Bordeaux, France: Challenge du vin, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2010
  • London, England: International Wine Challenge, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2010
  • New York, USA: Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, Gold medal, Bioca Godello 2010
  • San Francisco: San Francisco International Wine Competition, Silver Medal,Bioca Godello 2010
  • Mendoza(Argentina): “Vinus” International Wine Competition in Mendoza, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2010
  • Germany: Mundus Vini, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2010

Vintage 2010

  • Paris: Internationales Vinalies 2009, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2009
  • Bordeaux: Citadelles du Vin, Excellence Trophy, Bioca Godello 2009
  • Bordeaux: Challenge du vin, Bronze Medal, Bioca Godello 2009
  • Brussels: Brussels World Challenge, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2009
  • Estoril: Wine Master Challenge, Gold medal, Bioca Godello 2009
  • Budapest: Vinagora, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2009
  • Germany: Forum fur Geniesser, 3 Stars, Bioca Godello 2009
  • Germany: Mundus Vini, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2009

Vintage 2008

  • Madrid: Union Española de Catadores, Bacchus awards, Silver Bacchus, Bioca Godello 2008
  • Bordeaux: Citadelles du Vin, Prestige Trophy, Bioca Godello 2008
  • Slovenia: Ljubljana wine, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2008
  • Paris: Internationales Vinalies 2009, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2008
  • Estoril: Wine Master Challenge, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2008
  • Valladolid: Silver Zarcillo, Bioca Godello 2008- Brussels: Brussels World Challenge, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2008
  • London: International Wine Challenge, Recommended wines, Bioca Godello 2008

Vintage 2007

  • Estoril: Wine Master Challenge, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2007
  • London: International Wine Challenge, Gold Medal, Bioca Godello 2007
  • France: Challenge International du vin, Bronze Medal, Bioca Godello 2007
  • Bordeaux: Citadelles du vin, Prestige Trophy, Bioca Godello 2007

Vintage 2006:

  • Estoril: Wine Master Challenge, Silver Medal, Bioca Godello 2006- Union Española de catadores, Hundred best wines of Spain, Bioca Godello 2006