Ladeiras Do Xil Falcoeira Branco 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Ladeiras Do Xil
Label Name:
 
Falcoeira Branco
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Valdeorras (Ladeiras do Bibei, Santa Cruz)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Godello, Doña Branca (Doña Blanca), Treixadura, Palomino (field blend)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores: Lobenberg 97+/100; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~95/100; James Suckling 95/100

Tasting Note
Intense citrus and stone-fruit aromatics (kumquat, mandarin, orange blossom) with mineral, chalky undertones. Palate shows bright acidity, bitter-citrus tension, subtle oak spice and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled scallops, roasted chicken, shellfish paella, goat cheese. Asian: tempura prawns, sushi (fatty fish), citrusy ceviche, Korean BBQ pork (lighter cuts).

Production Method
Organic/biodiverse bush vines; hand-harvested. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts; aged ~10 months in 225–500L barrels (used tonneaux). Low-production, single-vineyard field blend.

Vineyard Info
Ladeiras do Xil (Telmo Rodríguez & Pablo Eguzkiza) restore ancient terraces in Valdeorras; small-production, organically farmed plots focusing on indigenous varieties and terroir-driven wines.