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La Llorona Godello 2023
Veronica OrtegaThe wine is very precise with a mouth-filling character. Floral notes in aroma and taste, as well as citrus tones. It is a very lively wine with a beautiful balance.
Appellation
Bierzo
Grape variety
godello
Style
Rich & Exuberant
Format
750 ml
Available
€37.95
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Veronica Ortega | Spain | Bierzo |
About the winemaker
Veronica Ortega is considered the future queen of Spanish viticulture. She was born in Cadiz in the Sherry region. Veronica first worked in wine in Priorat with Alvaro Palacios, then in New Zealand and Burgundy. In Bourgogne even at the mythical Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, before settling in Bierzo. Here she worked from 2010 to 2014 at Raul Perez, another great winemaker. From 2014, however, Veronica has her own cellar and her star is rising. The Bierzo region in northwestern Spain is known for its red wines from the mencia grape. This is also the grape that Veronica excels with. All her grapes are organically grown and hand-picked.
Vineyard management
Organic-Biodynamics
Details
| Vineyard | The grapes for this wine come from a vineyard that was planted in the mid 1980s. The soil consists of is sandy and clay rich. The vineyard is located at an altitude of about 500 meters near the town of Pieros. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | The harvest for this wine is entirely manual and 18-kilogram boxes are used. The bunches are then completely destemmed and this is followed by a one-night skin soaking. Fermentation is spontaneous and the wine is aged for 15 months in oak barrels of various sizes and 15% in stainless steel. |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | up to 8 years after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 12.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
