Castro Candaz (Raul Perez & Rodrigo Mendez) Ribeira Sacra 2021
An appealing expression of Ribeira Sacra, balancing vibrant fruit, gentle maturity, and the understated influence of traditional cellar practices.
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Modus Vivendi Ribeiro Blanco 2023
In the glass, it presents a straw-yellow hue with subtle golden reflections—clean and bright. The nose is expressive, offering aromas of stone fruits and citrus, delicately balanced with a hint of balsamic. On the palate, it is structured, flavorful, and enveloping, with a fresh, lingering finish.
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Luis Anxo Rodriguez Vazquez – A Teixa Blanco Ribeiro 2016
The 2016 A Teixa Blanco unveils an impressive aromatic array, blending notes of pear and a hint of green olive with layers of complex minerality, dried flowers, and a subtle whisper of vanillin oak. On the palate, the wine presents a profound depth, full body, and a plush texture.
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An Absolute Crowd Pleaser
A few months back we were at an event tasting a number of different wines from various countries and regions. We came away with a handful of new bottles. One of which was the Ladeiras do Xil Godello . I didn’t get a chance to look at the label but once in my possession I saw that the maker was Telmo Rodriguez. For those of […]
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Tinto, the Other Village Wine from Telmo Rodriguez
Gaba do Xil are the estate-grown red and white village wines of Ladeiras do Xil, they are handmade Galician wines offering incredible value for everyday drinking in addition to stashing a few away for a few years to mature further. The tinto is a blend of 70% Mencía and 30% Merenzao all hand-harvested grapes that are fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel then aged in steel […]
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