La Guiana 2021

Wine Description for La Guiana 2021 by Sangarida

Colour & Appearance

Luminous pale gold in the glass, clear and brilliant – a visual promise of freshness and maturity in equal measure.

Nose

Expressive and multi-layered. Yellow apple and red grapefruit dominate the bouquet, underpinned by an appealing peppery note and a hint of biscuit, which points to barrel ageing. The intensity is remarkable without being intrusive.

Palate

Here the true class of this Godello reveals itself: lively acidity meets an elegant, waxy texture that gives the wine substance. Taut and linear, yet surprisingly full-bodied and creamy. The pronounced minerality gives the wine backbone and depth – exactly what one would expect from a high-altitude wine at 600 metres.

Finish

Long and persistent. Spicy and smoky notes linger on, the mineral precision remains intact to the very end. A finale that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

From the D.O. Bierzo, one of the most exciting wine regions in northern Spain. The vineyard site lies at 600 metres altitude with clay soils – ideal conditions for the Godello grape, which develops freshness and complexity in equal measure here.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Godello – often referred to as “Spanish Chardonnay”, and this wine impressively demonstrates why. Destemmed grapes, spontaneously fermented, then aged for 12 months on fine lees in a thoughtful combination of new and used oak and acacia barrels (228 and 500 litre). The wood integrates perfectly without overwhelming the fruit.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The balance between acidity and creaminess makes it the ideal companion for mussels in white wine sauce or pork chops with rosemary potatoes. Also an excellent choice with grilled fish or creamy cheeses.

Special Features

Limited production of only 2,000 bottles. A project by the renowned winery Attis from Rias Baixas, which proves with Sangarida that Godello ranks among Spain’s most distinctive and finest white wines.