This wine gathers the essence of the Mediterranean and Atlantic nature of the Verin Valley. The selection of vineyards and grapes that has been carried out by the bodega provide this wine a good balance between maturity and acidity. The result is a fresh, fruity and elegant wine that expresses the region’s terroir.
Pazo de Monterrey Godello
- Winery
- Pazos del Rey
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- D.O. Monterrei
- Vintage
- 2021
- Wine Type
- White Wine
- Variety
- 100% Godello
- Alcohol
- 13,5% Vol.
- Ageing
- No ageing
Pazos del Rey
Region
D. O. Monterrei is the least well-unknown denomination in Galicia. It is the only winegrowing region in Galicia whose territory lies along the Duero riverbank.
D. O. Monterrei is the least well-unknown denomination in Galicia. It is the only winegrowing region in Galicia whose territory lies along the Duero riverbank.
Vineyards
Pazos del Rey controls 25 hectares of vines, most of which are located on the slopes of the valley.
Pazos del Rey controls 25 hectares of vines, most of which are located on the slopes of the valley.
Age of the vineyards
Between 15 and 20 years of age
Between 15 and 20 years of age
vineyards yields
2,000 kg/ha
2,000 kg/ha
Soil Profile
Granite-clay soils for the Godello variety (Pazo de Monterrey) and poor, shallow, sloped land with sandy-clay soils and a slate and schist base that enhance the aromas of the Mencía variety used in our Mencía
Granite-clay soils for the Godello variety (Pazo de Monterrey) and poor, shallow, sloped land with sandy-clay soils and a slate and schist base that enhance the aromas of the Mencía variety used in our Mencía
Weather
warm Mediterranean climate with a continental influence that is also affected by the Atlantic ocean. The hot and dry summers contrast with the cold winters. The region is subject to significant temperature variations of up to 30º during the maturation period.
warm Mediterranean climate with a continental influence that is also affected by the Atlantic ocean. The hot and dry summers contrast with the cold winters. The region is subject to significant temperature variations of up to 30º during the maturation period.
Harvest
Manual Harvest
Manual Harvest
Varieties
Godello and Mencía
Godello and Mencía