Tasting note
- Colour & appearance
- Pale yellow, clear and bright in the glass — a wine that already promises freshness on the eye.
- Nose
- Fine, precise aromatics with citrus, quince and a stony minerality reminiscent of the iron-rich slate soils of Bierzo. Cool, bright and inviting — the cool 2021 vintage makes itself unmistakably felt.
- Palate
- Taut and acid-driven, yet juicy and with noticeable grip. Peach and citrus fruits meet a silky yet linear texture. The wood remains discreet in the background, adding volume without overshadowing the fruit. A white wine with genuine personality.
- Finish
- Spicy, long and with a salty freshness — a finale that leaves you thirsting for the next sip.
- Terroir & origin
- The Godello grapes grow in two vineyards at 550 and 650 metres’ altitude around San Lorenzo del Bierzo. The Doña Blanca vines are between 114 and 123 years old — ancient roots in iron-rich, slate-laden soils that lend concentration and depth only time can create.
- Grape varieties & vinification
- An equal-part cuvée of Godello and Doña Blanca. Godello contributes structure and citrus notes, while the rare Doña Blanca brings floral elegance and texture. The destemmed grapes are co-fermented in used oak barrels and matured for twelve months on the fine lees in 228- and 500-litre casks. Sangarida is advised by Jean-François Hébrard, whose refined touch is evident in the wine’s elegance.
- Food recommendations
- The vibrant acidity calls for matching dishes: ceviche is a classic pairing, and tabbouleh also works beautifully. Equally good with grilled fish or fresh seafood.
- Special features
- Behind Sangarida stands the Fariña family of the renowned Attis estate from Rías Baixas. La Yegua demonstrates that Bierzo is not just about red wine: rarely does one find a Spanish white that balances old vines, high altitude and gentle maturation so convincingly.
