2022 Rafael Palacios Valdeorras Serum 0.75l

2022 The Serum – Rafael Palacios – Valdeorras – Spain

single-vineyard wine

origin

The O Soro by Rafael Palacios comes from a A small single vineyard site of just over 1 hectare in Valdeorras. The over 100-year-old, own-rooted vines stand as Individual vines with extremely low yields of less than 500 g per vine. The West-northwest exposure provides Slightly warmer conditions than at As Sortes and gives the wine more body and aromatic depth.

Expansion

The management is carried out biodynamicThe grapes are spontaneously fermentedThe expansion is taking place in Amphorae, concrete and tonneaux, through which Structure, depth and mineral precision arise. Total production amounts to only approximately 3000 bottles.

Aroma and taste

The nose shows signs of this Yellow and orange fruit, citrus and floral notes, accompanied by subtle spice and mineral tensionThe wine has an effect on the palate. ultra-concerted and at the same time precise, with sensational grip and salty mineralityDespite its density, it remains elegant and balancedThe reverberation is long, complex and expressive.

Dietary recommendations

Ideal fine fish dishes, seafood or poultryEqually suitable for fine dining or as a soloistServed at 10–12 °C.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

The year 2022 brought to Valdeorras structured, concentrated and at the same time fresh wines highlighting the potential of the grape variety Godello impressively demonstrated.

Conclusion

The 2022 O Soro by Rafael Palacios belongs to the great white wines of the world. With extreme concentration, mineral tension and impressive complexity does he demonstrate the full potential of Godello at high altitudes.