Mauro, Bierzo Godello other_regions There is almost painful intensity

There is almost painful intensity to the precise and overtly mineral-driven medium weight flavors that are both powerful yet crystalline on the hugely long and very firm finish

The 2011 Blanc de Noirs Côte de Béchalin is terrific

but I was expecting more from this cru

licorice and menthol are some of the nuances that flesh out in the 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo

Mauro, Bierzo Godello other_regions There is almost painful intensityThe 2015 Godello was produced with grapes from a young vineyard planted in El Bierzo at 700 meters altitude. It fermented in 500 liter French oak barrels where it aged in contact with the lees for eight months, but didnt go through malolactic fermentation. It's sold as Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Len. It has a little less new oak than previous vintages, as they are reusing the barrels from previous years. 2015 is a slightly warmer year with lower