Avancia Old Vines Godello

Avancia Old Vines Godello

Brand: Avancia
Producer: Bodegas Avancia
Wine: Old Vines Godello
Region: Valdeorras, Galicia, Spain
Varietal: Godello
Vineyard: Old-vine vineyard originally planted in 1904
Style: Medium-to-full-bodied, mineral-driven and elegant Spanish white with a creamy texture

Ratings: Ratings vary by vintage. Recent vintages have consistently earned 90+ point scores, including 93 Points from Wine Enthusiast and James Suckling and 92 Points from Wine Spectator.

Description:
An elegant old-vine Spanish white offering pear, apricot, citrus and stone fruit, accented by white flowers, almond, herbs and subtle vanilla. The palate combines a creamy, rounded texture with bright acidity and a distinctive slate-like mineral and saline character, finishing fresh and persistent.

Pairing Recommendation:
Excellent with oysters, shrimp, scallops, grilled fish, crab, roast chicken and creamy seafood dishes. For Midtown Provisions, pair with fresh oysters or jumbo shrimp.

Interesting Facts:
Godello nearly disappeared as a grape variety in the 20th century before dedicated growers in northwestern Spain helped revive it. Today, it is considered one of Spain's most distinctive premium white-wine grapes.

This particular wine is even more unusual because Avancia produces it from extremely old Godello vines, including a vineyard originally planted in 1904. The old vines and the slate-rich soils of Valdeorras contribute to the wine's concentration, minerality and distinctive character.

Serve: 48–52°F. No decanting necessary; avoid serving it ice-cold so the texture and mineral character can show.

POS Category: Wine → White Wine → Godello