Godello, the flagship white grape of the DO Valdeorras, perfectly embodies its distinctive terroir. Renowned for its balance of freshness, minerality, and complexity, Godello wines range from crisp and clean to rich and textured. A Portela Blanco comes from DO Valdeorras, known as the “gateway to Galicia,” a region historically noted by the Romans for its ability to grow olives so far north. Valdeorras enjoys a unique climate—warmer than its western neighbors, protected by mountains from Atlantic winds, yet cooler than Bierzo to the east, shielded from hot Continental air. Winemaker Alberto Orte crafts A Portela Blanco from a single vineyard at high elevation, planted in slate and granite soils. This combination of altitude, soil, and moderate climate results in an elegant, mineral-driven Godello with vibrant fruit character and precise, refreshing acidity.
100% Godello. A Portela Blanco is a wine crafted for long life in the bottle. Produced from a single vineyard in the elevated town of Larouco, in Valdeorras, it reflects the perfect balance between purity, freshness, and age-worthiness.
