Pago de los Capellanes O luar Do Sil Vides de Córgomo 2022

This dry white wine from D.O. Valdeorras is crafted entirely from the Godello grape by the Pago de los Capellanes winery. It reveals a complex aromatic profile of ripe white fruit, dried herbs, and sweet spices, leading to a structured, creamy, and mineral palate.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Godello
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Valdeorras
• Winery: Pago de los Capellanes
• Soil / Altitude: Slate and schist soils at 350 meters altitude
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 8 months on fine lees and at least 18 months in bottle

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from selected vineyards in the village of Córgomo, on the northern bank of the Sil River. At an altitude of 350 meters, the Atlantic climate and slate and schist soils provide the vines with ideal conditions for vibrant acidity and mineral character.

Ideal combination

Fish

Fish pairs best with white and rosé wines: they don't overpower the taste and suit different cooking methods.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Following pre-fermentation maceration, the wine ferments in a combination of stainless steel, concrete eggs, oak foudres, and acacia barrels. It then ages on its fine lees for eight months with weekly stirring, followed by bottle refinement.

Why buy it

If you are looking for a structured Galician white wine with excellent cellaring potential, this bottle is a sophisticated addition to your collection. Its limited production and meticulous aging process guarantee a high-level gastronomic experience. You can buy Pago de los Capellanes O luar Do Sil Vides de Córgomo 2022 online directly from our boutique.