| Type | White wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 13.0% |
As Sortes
2019The highest expression of the Godello variety
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Spec sheet
The wine
Many believe that the As Sortes of Rafael Palacios, brother of the distinguished Álvaro, is the most successful single varietal Godello to date.
A Godello made using grapes from old vineyards which Rafael restored after neglect, full-bodied, mature and enveloping, with a rich fruit expression (white fruit), citrus notes, along with honeycomb, iodine and quince. An elegant, mineral white wine, with a bitter touch on the finish.
Drinking and storing
Serve between 8ºC and 10ºC
Ratings and awards
| 2021 | 96 PK | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95+ PK | |
| 2019 | 96 PK | |
| 2018 | 95 PK | 94 PN |
| 2017 | 94 PK | |
| 2016 | 95 PK |
PK: ParkerPN: Peñín
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | Between 7 and 8 months |
|---|---|
| Type of wood | French oak |
The winery
Rafael Palacios
Rafael Palacios is the son of D. José Palacios Remondo (founder of Bodegas Palacios Remondo) and a passionate producer of white wine. After producing his first white at the family-run winery, called Plácet, he decided to set up his own winery in Galicia, in the Valle del Bibei, under the Valdeorras denomination. He came across some old Godello vineyards, ideally suited for producing his refined white wines, which he now cultivates drawing on traditional methods of vine growing,...
