Telmo Rodriguez Gaba do Xil Mencia 2015 (94 JS)
“Lots of pear drop and honey aromas with hints of mineral. Lilac. Full body, layers of dried fruit and vivid acidity. Gorgeous finish. Bright and focused. Drink now.” – James Suckling
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Telmo Rodríguez Gaba do Xil Mencia 2015
Valdeorras, Spain
This bright red hails from Valdeorras (“Valley of Gold”) in eastern Galicia, a region once famous for gold-mining and now best known for its unique and complex wines made from the indigenous Godello and Mencia grapes. The wine is named for the river Sil that flows through the region (Xil is its ancient name, used by the Celtic people who once inhabited the area).
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Telmo Rodríguez
Rioja, Valdeorras, Toro, Spain
Telmo Rodriguez is one of Spain’s pioneer winemakers, advocating native grape varietals tied to the climates and conditions of their sites, and making world-class wines from undiscovered as well as known regions. While Telmo makes rare and limited wines of astonishing character and quality, his everyday wines have been equally praised, and widely recognized for the tremendous value they offer.