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Item Number: 6458
UPC: None
Country: Spain
Region: Galicia
Appellation/AVA: Monterrei DO
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Gorvia Vineyard
Vintage: 2008
Grape(s): 100% Doña Blanca
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Red clay and slate stone
Elevation: 1,500 feet
Case Production: 160
About the Grape: Gorvia Blanco is made from Doña Blanca, a white grape historically
viewed as inferior and used to make orujo, the local name for grappa.
Jose Luis and the highly respected Raul Perez, a consulting enologist,
have done relentless work recuperating old vineyards and their efforts
have shown the quality potential of the region’s grapes. Vinification: There is a pre-fermentation maceration or “cold soak” for 48 hours to
increase the flavors and body in the wine followed by a gentle racking
to separate the must from the thick, gross lees or solids left after
crush. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks to retain
the grape’s pure, fresh and unadulterated aromas and flavors. The wine
is aged for 8 months in 500-liter French oak barrels, three years old,
with an additional 3 months in stainless steel tank and 5 months in
bottle before release. Food Pairing: With very expressive, high pitched, floral and chalky aromas, this powerhouse, gutsy white wine will put you in mind of things that pair well with Grand Cru Chablis, single vineyard Pouilly-Fuissé wines and northern Rhône whites. Fresh oysters, razor clams, shrimp; peaky toe crab and lobster are perfect, as well as a broad range of flavorful deep-sea fish like swordfish, tuna, yellowtail, John Dory, red snapper, tilapia and Chilean sea bass. Don’t forget any richly flavored soft cheeses.
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