Jancis Robinson’s Prestigious Recognition Confirms A Coroa Godello Among the World’s Wine Elite
>>> The unmistakable identity of A Coroa 100% Godello has once again captivated the most demanding international wine critics, earning an outstanding 16-point score from the acclaimed British Master of Wine, Jancis Robinson
The consistency, varietal purity, and deep connection to the land that define our wines continue to gain recognition at the highest levels of the international wine industry. This time, Jancis Robinson — one of the most influential and respected voices in the global wine world — validated the excellence of A Coroa Godello through a rigorous blind tasting, awarding it an exceptional 16 points, a distinction considered a mark of high excellence within the prestigious British wine criticism scale.
This recognition confirms not only the intrinsic quality of our latest vintage currently on the market, but also the success of a winemaking philosophy rooted in vineyard respect and precision viticulture. Receiving unanimous praise from such influential experts further establishes Adega A Coroa as a benchmark winery within the D.O. Valdeorras denomination.
>>> The Expert Assessment: Purity, Freshness, and Authentic Typicity
During the blind tasting sessions led by Robinson’s team, A Coroa Godello stood out unanimously for its vibrant balance and authentic expression of the Valdeorras terroir.
In the official tasting notes, the Jancis Robinson team described the wine as a refined and lively sensory experience:
«Aromas dominated by fresh pear, white peach, and grapefruit, accompanied by brilliant freshness and a joyful, vibrant character. Attractive notes of green tea and jasmine emerge elegantly. On the palate, the wine displays remarkable freshness, sapidity, salinity, and depth, with layers of wet stone and fennel lingering on the finish.»
The international critics also made special mention of the achievement of maintaining such rigorous quality standards at a large production scale, concluding with a powerful statement: «Excellent varietal purity for a wine producing 150,000 bottles annually. Well done.»
>>> The Roots: Low-Yielding Vineyards and Tailored Production
A Coroa Godello is the direct result of grapes harvested from eight carefully selected low-yield vineyard parcels. The average age of the vines, combined with ideal altitude, optimal sun exposure, and the diversity of the terrain — dominated by slate soils — gives this single-varietal wine an exclusive complexity and minerality that are difficult to replicate.
Following a completely manual harvest and meticulous grape selection in 14-kilogram crates, the fruit undergoes cold maceration at 5°C and individual fermentation by vineyard parcel in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The result of this careful process is a harmonious blend: a long, elegant, and enveloping wine with exceptional balance between alcohol and acidity.
>>> A Coroa Philosophy: Great Wine Begins in the Vineyard
Present on the finest dining tables across more than 20 countries on four continents, Adega A Coroa remains faithful to its philosophy: producing wines of the highest quality under the demanding standards of Galicia Calidade and Controlled Production certifications.
We are the only winery in the world specializing in the Godello variety whose entire vineyard portfolio operates under this strict yield-control model. Guided by the belief that “great wine is made in the vineyard,” we care for every vine with precision and maintain the utmost respect for the environment, ensuring that every bottle delivers the purest and most honest expression of Valdeorras to wine lovers around the world.
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