Fraga do Corvo Godello 750ml

100% Godello from the Tamaguelos Vineyard; the vines here are 30 years old on average, yielding small amounts per vine but high concentration. Harvested by hand, with a preliminary selection in the vineyard. Temperature controlled fermentation, and then aged in stainless steel on fine lees for 7 months, followed by at least 5 months in bottle before release; unfined and unfiltered. Floral aromas lead to intense fruit notes of apple, pear, citrus and aromatic herbs. On the palate it shows creamy texture, with well-balanced and pleasant acidity; fresh fruit notes are balanced with mineral. Luscious with a well-rounded finish.

Fraga do Corvo is the name given locally to the landscape, an area of Monterrei nearby one of the vineyards. In September, Corvos (crows) sit on the electric power lines near the vineyards and performe a “natural” grape selection. The crows help by eating some of the fruit creating lower yields and thus provide a very important and helpful task for the winery. The winery decided to name the wine Fraga do Corvo as a tribute to the crows for their grape selection, as well as the name for the landscape nearby.