Ladeiras Do Xil Falcoeira 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Ladeiras Do Xil
Label Name:
 
Falcoeira
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Valdeorras (Santa Cruz, Falcoeira)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Godello, Doña Branca, Treixadura, Palomino (field blend)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Lobenberg 97+/100; Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 95+; James Suckling 95; Peñín 95

Tasting Note
Citrus and white‑flower aromas (lime, kumquat, orange blossom) with wet‑stone minerality; silky texture, bright acidity, saline grip and a long citrus‑tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, roasted chicken, seafood paella, creamy pasta with mushrooms. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, Thai seafood salad, Chinese steamed fish.

Production Method
Organically farmed bush vines; hand‑harvested; native‑yeast fermentation in 225–500L barrels; aged ~10 months in used barriques/toneaux; minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Ladeiras do Xil is Telmo Rodríguez’s Valdeorras project (since 2002) restoring ancient granite terraces; produces low‑yield, single‑vineyard wines from organically managed plots.