CVNE - Virgen del Galir : Regueiron Godello 2024

Tasting notes and recommendations for Regueiron Godello 2024 by CVNE - Virgen del Galir

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a bright straw-yellow color with subtle green highlights and crystal-clear clarity.

Nose
The bouquet is intense and harmonious, initially offering delicate floral and herbal notes supported by pronounced minerality. It then evolves toward aromas of green apple, pear, and lemon zest.

Palate
Fresh and elegant, the palate is structured around vibrant acidity and a medium body. It offers a slightly silky texture without any heaviness, leading into a finish with remarkable persistence.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine pairs beautifully with seafood such as grilled white fish, oysters, or a seafood risotto. It also complements fresh goat cheeses, egg-based dishes, and light Asian cuisine such as sushi or Thai green curry.

The mineral purity of a great Spanish white wine from Valdeorras

The estate

Founded in 2002 in the village of Éntoma in Galicia, the winery was built on respect for local traditions and its terroir. Since 2018, the estate has been owned by the renowned Spanish wine group CVNE - Virgen del Galir. This integration brings international expertise while preserving its artisanal identity. Today, the technical team produces authentic cuvées across around forty hectares, illustrating the qualitative revival of this historic region.

The vineyard

The grapes come from the Regueirón site, located in the southern part of the Valdeorras appellation. This high-altitude terroir, rising above 600 meters, is characterized by steep slopes arranged in terraces. The vines thrive on complex soils composed of clay, silt, and slate schist, giving the berries a marked Atlantic character and great freshness.

The vintage

The year 2024 stands out for particularly cool weather conditions, marking a break after two years of drought. Considered the coldest harvest of the decade, the year offered mild days and icy nights. This climate allowed for slow and optimal ripening of the grapes, promoting excellent aromatic concentration while preserving bright natural acidity.

Winemaking and aging

The harvest is carried out manually in small refrigerated crates. After a forty-eight-hour cold maceration to extract aromas, the grapes are destemmed without crushing. Fermentation then begins using indigenous yeasts. Aging takes place over twelve months in French oak barrels, followed by two months of maturation in a large wooden vat, adding subtle complexity to the wine.

Grape variety

Godello (100%).