2022 Ladera Sagrada "Castelo do Papa" Godello, Valderorras, SpainABOUT THIS WINE 100% Godello. Fruit is all estate owned and organically grown in the Valdeorras DO region of northwest Spain. Vineyard is located in the town of Larouco, which sits at 1,968 feet elevation. All fruit is hand picked. Grapes are all destemmed and crushed. Unfermented juice macerates on the skins for 8 12 hours. Zero malolactic fermentation takes place. Wine is aged in stainless steel tanks. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Ladera Sagrada has the

100% Chardonnay from a

Coming from a long line of barrel makers

It’s a traditional vinification with temperature control

which imparts wines with banana and candy aromas

it is a third-generation

lead through the ageing in stainless-steel and wood for a minimum of 3 years

Geoffroy’s father decided to keep all the grapes and turn them into Champagne

good tannins and important texture

The must ferments at 15 degrees Celsius in stainless steel vats

with flavors designed for all palates

always striving for new levels of quality and terroir expression

After separate vinifications of each parcel