Neno de Viña Somoza 2023 is the latest vintage of the youngest and most expressive wine from Bodegas Viña Somoza, a thriving winery of the D.O. Valdeorras. Discover its great personality and freshness.
General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Godello
Type of barrel
French oak vats and barrels
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Barrel aging time
Aged on lees by the <i>bâtonnage</i> method for 10 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Neno de Viña Somoza 2023 is, as its name indicates (neno in Galician means child), the pampered youngest of the esteemed whites from Bodegas Viña Somoza. Their mastery of godello has earned the Galician winery the favor of both the public and critics since the beginning of their journey almost 20 years ago. This is demonstrated by the large number of national and international awards accumulated so far and the presence of their wines, like this one brought to you by the Club, in some of the best restaurants in the world, such as David Muñoz's DiverXo.
For the production of Neno de Viña Somoza 2023, Bodegas Viña Somoza carried out a meticulous manual selection of godello grapes from various plots they own in the easternmost part of the province of Ourense. The vines, between 30 and 40 years old, stand out for their location at different altitudes and in various types of soil (from slate to granite, including sandy and alluvial), a circumstance that provides the fruits with an interesting complexity. Enjoy it and the creaminess and good acidity on the palate of this white from the D.O. Valdeorras by pairing it with all kinds of seafood rice dishes, white fish, and shellfish such as razor clams, cockles, or scallops.
Tasting notes
In appearance, Neno de Viña Somoza boasts a beautiful greenish-yellow color, very clean and intense, with golden reflections.
On the nose, aromas of white fruit (apple, pear), white flowers, and a vegetal background of hinojo stand out, characterizing the great wines made with godello.
Broad, very fresh, and balanced on the palate. It is unctuous, shows good acidity, and predominance of balsamic and floral notes. Long and persistent aftertaste with a slight varietal bitterness.
The winery
Viña Somoza is a small winery established in 2000 in the town of A Rúa de Valdeorras (Orense). Its founder, Víctor Fernández, revived the area's native vineyards and, with these resources and a winemaking approach based on the fusion of tradition and modernity, set out to craft unique wines that keep the Galician essence alive.
The winery, which in 2015 became the property of a sole owner, boasts 15 hectares of vineyards spread across the estates of Redondo, Pedrazais, and Veguiña. The vines, aged between 30 and 60 years, grow on hillside soils composed of slate and granitic sands, nourished by the Sil River. This rich terroir, combined with the microclimate they enjoy, produces excellent raw materials that result in some of the best godellos in Spain.
Bodegas Viña Somoza also exports its wines beyond Spain to countries such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, England, and Germany.
The winery, which in 2015 became the property of a sole owner, boasts 15 hectares of vineyards spread across the estates of Redondo, Pedrazais, and Veguiña. The vines, aged between 30 and 60 years, grow on hillside soils composed of slate and granitic sands, nourished by the Sil River. This rich terroir, combined with the microclimate they enjoy, produces excellent raw materials that result in some of the best godellos in Spain.
Bodegas Viña Somoza also exports its wines beyond Spain to countries such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, England, and Germany.