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2016 Telmo Rodríguez Valdeorras As Caborcas
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As Caborcas 2016:
After a wet spring, 2016 was again dry and also very hot in summer. Given As Caborcas’ orientation to the west and north, and due to the deep roots of these old vines, they suffer less in such conditions. As Caborcas is unique, showing great intensity, elegance and balance also in warmer, richer vintages like 2016.
Located in continental Galicia, in the village of Santa Cruz, As Caborcas are 2,5 hectares of vineyard shaped in endless terraces on steep slopes bordering the Bibei river. Big stone blocks scattered around the vineyard add to the impressive atmosphere. The soil, developed on granite, is shallow and poor.
This ancient vineyard hosts a mixture of traditional varieties: Mencia, Merenzao, Sousón, Godello, "Garnacha"...
Winemaking is simple. The grapes ferment in small wooden and stainless steel tanks and the wine is then gently aged in French foudres to preserve the "Atlantic" delicacy of this wine of inland Galicia.
2.619 bottles produced.
After a wet spring, 2016 was again dry and also very hot in summer. Given As Caborcas’ orientation to the west and north, and due to the deep roots of these old vines, they suffer less in such conditions. As Caborcas is unique, showing great intensity, elegance and balance also in warmer, richer vintages like 2016.
Located in continental Galicia, in the village of Santa Cruz, As Caborcas are 2,5 hectares of vineyard shaped in endless terraces on steep slopes bordering the Bibei river. Big stone blocks scattered around the vineyard add to the impressive atmosphere. The soil, developed on granite, is shallow and poor.
This ancient vineyard hosts a mixture of traditional varieties: Mencia, Merenzao, Sousón, Godello, "Garnacha"...
Winemaking is simple. The grapes ferment in small wooden and stainless steel tanks and the wine is then gently aged in French foudres to preserve the "Atlantic" delicacy of this wine of inland Galicia.
2.619 bottles produced.