PAZO DE LA CUESTA

2022 | La Pastoriza

Pazo de La Cuesta La Pastoriza 2022 is a very limited edition wine, primarily made with 40-year-old Godello vines. The blend is enhanced with a touch of Albariño and Treixadura, adding complexity and freshness. It matured in French oak foudres on fine lees for eight months, imparting exceptional elegance and smoothness. With a production limited to just 1,987 numbered 750 ml. bottles, Pazo de La Cuesta La Pastoriza is a unique gem that reflects the essence of its terroir and highlights the aging potential of the Godello grape. It is a tribute to Doña Pastoriza Flórez de Losada y Quiroga, who made a decisive commitment to modernizing the winemaking practices of the estate.

VINTAGE: 2022

GRAPE VARIETY: Primarily Godello from vineyards with 40-year-old VSP vines on average. Northeast orientation. Complemented with a small percentage of Treixadura and Albariño.

SOILS: Clay soils with high granite content. Together, these soils provide an optimal balance of water retention, drainage, and minerality.

DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN

CHARACTERISTICS

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 12º – 14º C
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 13.3%
TOTAL ACIDITY: 4.95g/l in H²T
PH: 3.40

PRODUCTION AND AGEING

Fruit selection in the vineyard and winery. Cold maceration at 10oC for 24 hours. Alc ferment in stainless steel at 18oC for 2 weeks. Aged in French foudre on fine lees for 8 months with monthly battonage. Bottled and aged in bottle for 6 months before being released to the market.

TASTING NOTES

Clear and crystalline, with a pale yellow hue and greenish tones. Fragrant on the nose, with primary floral notes (white flowers, orange blossom) and apple; citrus notes of grapefruit and blood orange, with herbaceous and noble wood aromas. On the palate, it has a very glyceric entry, being smooth yet fresh and mineral. It has good structure and acidity. Its bitter finish gives it a long and prolonged aftertaste.