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Papa (Ladera Sagrada)
Pedro Alvarez, Part-owner with Jose L. Sotos
Pedro Alvarez, Part-owner with Jose L. Sotos
Country of Origin: Spain
Location: Valdeorras
People: Jose Luis Murcia Sotos & Pedro Alvarez, Owners | Jose Luis Murcia Sotos, Winemaker
Supplier: http://www.oleimports.com


The Ladera Sagrada winery of the Valdeorras D.O. was founded in 1920. Jose L. Sotos is the majority owner and the winemaker. The estate owned vineyards grow two varietals, Godello and Mencia. Some Godello vines are over 40 years old, the oldest in Valdeorras. The Papa Godello sees no oak and there is no malolactic fermentation, achieving greater aromatic expression and freshness. Papa Godello uses its own naturally occurring yeasts, adding to the wine's great terroir driven characteristics.

The winery is located in the autonomous region of Galicia in far northwestern 'Celtic'Spain. Within the Valdeorras DO in the Valdeorras district in the mountain town of Larouco.

The soil is composed of slate and granite topsoil, with a thin clay subsoil. This soil profile is poor in organic matter yielding 6 pounds of grapes per vine, compared to the average of 17 pounds per vine in Valdeorras. The granite and slate soil surface warms up during the day, providing heat to the roots, encouraging the grapes to continue ripening even during the cool nights. Lower yields result in more concentrated grapes providing more flavor intensity to the wines.

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Papa (Ladera Sagrada) 2011 'Castelo do Papa' Godello, Valdeorras DO Net Price Reviews —
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Papa (Ladera Sagrada) 2011 'Castelo do Papa' Godello, Valdeorras DO
Rating: 90

Made from the indigenous Spanish varietal Godello (25-year old, organically farmed vines), this cuvee is aged completely in steel and sees no malolactic fermentation. A restrained yet intense minerality along with spicy, lemony, flinty, stony notes make for a fresh, medium-bodied, complex white to enjoy over the next year.

- The Wine Advocate (8/1/2012)