Rafael Palacios, As Sortes Val do Bibei` Godello, MAGNUM, 6x150cl

🇪🇸 Rafael Palacios, As Sortes Val do Bibei
Country: Spain | Region: Galicia (Valdeorras)
Grapes: Godello
Style: White Wine

🍇 Textural, Mineral, and Profoundly Elegant
From old vines on the steep granite slopes of Val do Bibei, As Sortes is Rafael Palacios’ flagship Godello—an extraordinary white wine that rivals great white Burgundy in depth, balance, and finesse.

🍷 In the Glass
Pale gold with greenish reflections—brilliant and expressive.

👃 On the Nose
Complex and refined, with notes of ripe apple, pear, lemon zest, and white blossom, layered with hints of wet stone, toasted almond, and a subtle buttery lift.

🍴 On the Palate
Silky and structured, combining orchard fruit richness with precise minerality and fresh acidity. A graceful, almost Burgundian mouthfeel leads to a long, textured finish.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Ideal with roast poultry, grilled monkfish, creamy risottos, or seared scallops with lemon butter.

⏳ Ageing Potential
A serious white wine with real ageing potential—can develop beautifully over 8–10 years, gaining complexity and depth.

💫 Why You’ll Love It
As Sortes is Godello elevated to its highest form—elegant, mineral, and deeply satisfying. A world-class white that delivers both power and poise.