Rogo Godello 2012

Godello from Spain
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Vintage
2012

Size
750ML

ABV
13%

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Winemaker Notes

Rogo is a full bodied pure mineral expression of the Godello grape.

Pair this with the best piece of grilled swordfish, yellowtail or mahi you can find, simply prepared with herbs and beurre blanc. This also pairs well with soft, double- and triple-crème cheeses.

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    From high-elevation, slate-strewn vineyards north of the Río Gil, this has the open, airy feel of a wildflower meadow, along with a red fruit tone that adds smoky complexity. The flavors of pine nuts and heather are round, the texture oily and firm, lasting on a scent of fresh pear. Decant this for grilled fish.
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Rogo is a full bodied pure mineral expression of the Godello grape. In the words of Robert Parker, "One of the finest 100% Godello wines I have ever tasted." The goal with Rogo is to communicate the mineral tension of the town of Vilamartin, located less than a mile north of the Sil River, within the Valdeorras appellation. A selection of the best 30% Godello bunches from three different slate parcels make this limited 800 case production wine. The parcels that go into Rogo were planted in the early 90s, all of them at around 1470ft in elevation.
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White grapes are used in two famous types of Spanish wine, Sherry and Cava, but we will limit this discussion to still whites. Let’s begin with perhaps the best known and most highly regarded internationally, Albariño . Produced in the region of Rías Baixas, just above Portugal in northwestern Spain, Albariño typically sees no or little oak and is medium to medium-plus in body. Aroma and flavor notes often include citrus and peach, often with subtle floral notes and a suggestion of sea spray, giving the wine a zesty feel. Often bottled as a single varietal, Albariño is sometimes blended with other indigenous grapes like Loureira and Treixadura. Try one of these Spanish whites from Forjas del Salnes.

Let’s look at a few other Spanish white wines. Godello also hails from northwestern Spain and presents a profile of grapefruit, minerality and a slight smoky quality. Enjoy a bottle from Bodegas Avancia. The region of Rueda, northwest of Madrid, is home to Verdejo , which makes refreshing, un-oaked white wines whose herbal vibrancy recalls Sauvignon Blanc . Protos makes a tasty version. Up north in the Basque region, we find the wine called Txakoli (sometimes called Txakolina). Pronounced “sha-ko-LEE,” it’s made from a local grape called Hondurrabi Zuri and is light, fresh, citrusy, dry … and with razor sharp acidity that makes it a fantastic partner with local seafood and tapas. Ameztoi Gertariako is a good Spanish white wine producer to check out.

The Penedѐs region, best known for the oceans of delicious Cava it sends to the world, also produces still Spanish whites, sometimes from international varieties like Chardonnay , and often from the same grapes used for Cava. These include Parellada, Xarel-lo and Macabeo. Avaline produces a fine example of Penedes white. Finally, we visit the Rioja region. While it is historically and internationally famous for its reds, Rioja also produces fine Spanish white wines. These are usually based on Viura (the local name for Macabeo) and make good everyday sippers, although some aged versions can be stunningly complex. A good place to start is the white Rioja from Bodegas Muga.

As you can see, Spanish white wines offer a vast opportunity for exploration!

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