Gorvia Blanco 2022
45.92₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Last 6 bottles. Immediate shipment
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Gorvia Blanco shows a slightly more Mediterranean nose with aromas of dried herbs and pollen, with hints of camphor, faintly balsamic, a little more developed given its age and the warm conditions of the year. It has a seamless, tender palate with very fine granularity, and it finishes dry and with deep, pungent flavors.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 10ºC and 12ºC
Winemaking
Fermented and aged for 9 months on fine lees in foudres of 1500 litres capacity.
Description
There are wines that tell stories. When you uncork them, they take you to a special corner of the world. Gorvia Blanco is one of those wines. It is not just a white wine from Monterrei; it is the reflection of a vineyard with history, of a land that breathes minerality and of a winemaker who understands wine as a language of its own.
Behind this project is José Luis Mateo, soul and mind of Quinta da Muradella. His philosophy is simple and radical at the same time: let the vineyard speak. He has spent decades studying his soils, working in balance with nature and fine-tuning his way of interpreting each plot. His commitment is to freshness, authenticity and the ability of his wines to excite.
Gorvia Blanco is born in a plot of one hectare, located on a hillside next to the Castle of Monterrei. It is a singular vineyard, planted 38 years ago and patiently transformed to goblet training. The soil, a mixture of decomposed slate, imprints an unmistakable mineral personality.
The main variety is Doña Blanca, with a small percentage of Treixadura and Verdello Antiguo. A trio that provides structure, delicacy and depth.
Winemaking
There is no rush here. Fermentation takes place in a 1,500-litre foudre and in a 500-litre barrel, both used and neutral, to respect the purity of the fruit as much as possible. Gorvia Blanco then spends a year on its lees, gaining texture and complexity without losing precision. It is then refined for another year in stainless steel tanks before bottling in November. Only 2,500 numbered bottles. A small treasure.
Taste
In Gorvia Blanco, the first sip is pure freshness, but with layers that gradually appear. Notes of fennel, a subtle smoky background, the sensation of crushed stones under the tongue. There is tension, well-integrated acidity and a long, clean finish that leaves you wanting more. It is one of those wines that seem alive, that evolve in the glass and force you to pay attention.
This is a white with character, but without excesses. If you let it breathe, it will thank you for it. If you accompany it with a good conversation, it will be even better. Bravo, José Luis Mateo.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 368.78₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 368.78₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 36.42₣ | 18.21₣ (-18.21₣) |
| 7-12 | 45.91₣ | 22.96₣ (-22.96₣) |
| 13-18 | 49.23₣ | 24.62₣ (-24.62₣) |
| 19-24 | 55.13₣ | 27.57₣ (-27.57₣) |
| 25-30 | 66.01₣ | 33.01₣ (-33.01₣) |
| 31-36 | 80.12₣ | 40.06₣ (-40.06₣) |
| 37-42 | 88.05₣ | 44.02₣ (-44.02₣) |
| 43-48 | 128.89₣ | 64.44₣ (-64.44₣) |
| 49-54 | 131.19₣ | 65.60₣ (-65.60₣) |
| 55-60 | 137.37₣ | 68.69₣ (-68.69₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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