THE PILGRIMAGE (Godello)

Varietal: 100% Godello
Vintage: 2007
Winery: Bodegas Adria
D.O.: Bierzo
Total Production: 2,000 cases (9lt cases)

TASTING NOTES
Color: Pale straw with green tinges
Nose: Intense fruit aromas of peach and apple with mineral notes
Palate: Vivid fresh peach and apple fruit flavours with crisp acidity
Finish: Long, crisp, minerally

VITICULTURE/VINIFICATION
Bodegas Adria owns vineyards located between the villages of Corullo, Villaranca del Bierzo and Cacbelos on a mosaic of complex soils ranging from alluvial clay and stones on the valley floor to granite and schist higher up on the slope.
The vines are mature with ages up to 35 years and they had an outstanding 2007 vintage. The grapes were harvested 100% by hand during the first week of October. The juice was carefully crushed, extracted and fermented in small
stainless steel fermenters. Controlled fermentation at 12-15 C degrees with some lees contact.


TECHNICAL DATA
pH: 3.7
VA: 0.55 g/l
ALC: 12.5%
RS: less than 2 gr
Malolactic: No
S02: 80ppm
TA: 4.5 g/l Lees contact: Yes


WINEMAKER: Norrel Robertson
The wine is called The Pilgrimage because the vines in this region of Bierzo lie along the holy route to Santiago de Compostela or the “Way of St. James” the Apostle. The Way of St. James, established over a thousand years ago, has been one of the most important pilgrimages in Christianity for centuries. The Godello grapes are native to this area and would have been welcome nourishment to any passing traveler.


Press
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 88 Points “Best Buy Spanish White under $20.00” Issue # 175, Feb 2008