Rafael Palacios ‘louro’ Valdeorras Spain Godello

2023 Rafael Palacios ‘Louro’ is a benchmark Godello from Valdeorras, Spain, sourced from high-elevation (600m+) granite soils in the rugged Val do Bibei subzone. Fermented in large French oak foudres with 4 months lees aging, it balances flinty minerality, ripe fruit, and textural elegance at 13.5-13.9% ABV.