Viernes de Godelia 2021 is made from a blend of Mencía wines grown in different areas, with a youthful spirit and fruity flavours.
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General Information
At Bodegas Godelia they call Viernes de Godelia 2021 the ‘dreamer in the family’, referring to the character of a young, casual wine that, although a single-varietal Mencía like some of its elder brothers, is more fun-loving.
A red that’s a blend of Mencía wines grown on different plots that have received different exposures. This lends it a unique character without affecting the intensity of its varietal aromas and flavours. The wine is deep red with violet reflections. Nose with prominent aromas of red fruits with floral and mineral notes. Its smooth tannins enhance the fruity flavours, making for a wine that’s fresh and elegant and long on the palate.
The grapes that went into making Viernes 2021 were picked by hand and manually sorted on tables, keeping them at a temperature of 10 degrees throughout the process. Fermentation took place at a controlled temperature of 25 degrees in vats. The wine has not been matured in barrels but was aged on the lees for four months to lend it structure.
This wine was created by the family at the helm of Bodegas Godelia, grape growers who made their dream come true in a place located along the pilgrims’ route to Santiago. The vineyards span 40 hectares in the district of El Bierzo and what is particular about them is their different orientations and altitudes, which infuse their wines with a unique character.
Viernes de Godelia 2021 (D.O. Bierzo) is ideal with the local botillo, ossobuco in red wine and oxtail stew.
The winery
Bodegas Godelia (2009) has quickly established itself as one of the new benchmarks for wines from Bierzo. Owned by the García Rodríguez family, descendants of Galician farmers, the winery is located in one of the best areas of the D.O. Bierzo, in the village of Pieros in the municipality of Cacabelos, along the Camino de Santiago. It is built in the style of the typical large houses of Bierzo, perfectly integrated into the surroundings, and equipped with the latest winemaking technology and a barrel park with vats of different capacities.
Godelia is supported by high-quality old vineyards: it draws from more than 40 hectares of vines spread across various plots, with different altitudes and orientations, on slate soils that impart a distinctive minerality to its wines. It has some mencía vines that are over eighty years old and produce low yields. It also cultivates the white godello grape. Godelia is also one of the main wine tourism destinations in Bierzo.