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Gaba do Xil Godello

VARIETALS
Godello

NOTES
FARMING: Organic

SOIL: Clay and metamorphic slates with larger rocks.

VINEYARD: : The vineyards of Ladeiras do Xil lie in the eastern part of this region near the village of Santa Cruz and monastery of Las Ermitas. Here the Bibei River forms a dramatic valley which marks the natural border between Valdeorras and Ribeira Sacra’s Bibei subzone. These inland vineyards lie at 400-500m in altitude, with an Atlantic influence. Selected grapes come from estate vineyards in Santa Cruz, Las Ermitas, and Larouco.

VINIFICATION: Following a manual harvest where grapes are selected in the vineyard and a native yeast fermentation, the wine is matured in stainless steel for 4 months.