Guímaro

Ribeira Sacra Blanco

2021
Ribeira Sacra
Galicia
Spain
Say It
Gee-MA-ro Ree-BAY-ee-ra SA-cra BLAN-co
Varietal
Godello
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Flavors
Peach Peach
Pineapple Pineapple
Saline Saline
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Palate Character

Balance & Finesse 1 Rich & Full 2 Light & Bright 2 Smooth & Silky 2 Round & Fleshy 2 Tone & Backbone 2 Powerful & Extracted 2 Bright & Crisp 2
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Tasting Notes
Slightly off dry and round, yet shows balance and finesse, with flavors and aromas of peach, pineapple, and salty minerality.
COLOR
Pale Straw Yellow
BODY
ACIDITY
SWEET
ALCOH.
13%
GRAPE(S)
Godello
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Why this wine made the cut…
Deliciousness, from an off the beaten path grape varietal and location.
Ribeira Sacra, Galicia
GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Godello
100% Go-DAY-o
You are forgiven if you never heard of Godello, as it almost went extinct as a grape variety in the 1970s. Fortunately, it is currently undergoing a revival in Spain where old vine Godello makes a high quality concentrated wine with crisp acidity, attractive minerality, and a long finish.
Country / State
Spain
Region
Galicia
Sub Region
Ribeira Sacra
Producer
Guímaro
Vintage
2021
Guímaro's VineyardsGuímaro's Vineyards

Guímaro

Ribeira Sacra

The Guímaro estate is a working family farm in the Ribeira Sacra region in Galicia, Spain. While they have long grown grapes, the estate did not start making wine for sale until 1991. This is truly a family affair. The whole family works the beautiful steep terraced vineyards of Ribeira Sacra, a testament to their passion and work ethic.

Guímaro's Pedro Rodriguez harvesting grapesGuímaro's Pedro Rodriguez harvesting grapes
Guímaro's vineyardsGuímaro's vineyards

The vineyards consist of slate and granite with sandy soils at 350-550 feet in elevation. A true turning point for winemaker and owner Pedro Rodriguez was the influence of Raúl Pérez who, in the 2000s, helped him realize the potential of his old vines by lowering yields and introducing organic farming with old-school winemaking techniques. 

Guímaro aptly means "rebel’ in Gallego. Guímaro’s wines show the potential quality of often-overlooked indiginous Spanish grape varieties like Mencía when they are in the right hands and exposed to idyllic terroir.