Alvaredos Hobbs Godello 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Alvaredos Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Godello
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
D.O. Ribeira Sacra
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Godello (≈95%), Loureiro (≈5%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94 pts; James Suckling 93 pts; Tasting Panel 92 pts; Vinous 92 pts

Tasting Note
Bright stone-fruit and citrus (pear, white nectarine, lemon zest) with wet-slate minerality, creamy lees texture, saline lift and a long, crystalline finish. Balanced, vivid acidity and subtle oak spice.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled sea bass, roasted chicken, paella, goat cheese, shellfish (oysters, prawns). Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed cod, tempura, Thai green curry, lightly spiced Korean dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; native-yeast fermentation; aged ~10–12 months sur lie in 500L barrels and 2,500L foudres with limited new oak; bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Alvaredos‑Hobbs is a collaboration between Paul Hobbs and Antonio López in Alvaredos, Ribeira Sacra, producing site-specific wines from steep terraced vineyards focused on indigenous varieties.