Virgen del Galir Val Do Galir Godello 2025
(Valdeorras, Spain) - [JS 93] [WS 90]

About the Winery:
The Virgen del Galir winery was founded in 2002 in a valley of the Galir river, in Éntoma, a small village in Orense, Galicia, Northern Spain. The “Camino de Santiago” crosses through this village. Virgen del Galir is a member of the Valdeorras DO.

Since the estate's recent purchase by legendary Rioja firm CVNE, the high-quality raw materials have been able to shine brighter than ever thanks to capital improvements in the winery. In the best tradition of Galicia, the wines are well-made, affordable, refreshing, and delicious.

About this Wine:
This wine is made from a single, distinctive vineyard: our A Malosa estate, a 21hectare property planted in four phases between 2015 and 2018. Located in Éntoma, in the Don Fiz paraje at the heart of the Val do Galir, the vineyard spans a range of soil types. The eastern part features extremely poor, slate-rich soils composed entirely of schist, while the western section has more loamy, clay-based soils. The vineyard is laid out in terraces between 400 and 600 metres above sea level, with both north- and south-facing exposures. Winemaking The grapes are harvested by hand into 15 kg crates and undergo cold maceration in refrigerated chambers prior to fermentation. They are then gently pressed at low pressure, and only the free-run juice is used— press fractions are discarded. The wine is aged on its fine lees for three months in stainless steel tanks, foudres, and 500-litre French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes:
Brilliant and luminous, this wine (100% Godello) displays a captivating greenish-yellow hue. On the nose, it unfolds with elegance, revealing a crisp Atlantic character and a deep mineral core. Delicate floral nuances weave through fresh citrus and wild herb aromas, offering a refined complexity. The palate is both vibrant and textured, balancing persistence with an inviting silkiness. A beautifully structured wine, its generous volume and tension are enhanced by lees aging, delivering a long, satisfying finish. A perfect match for seafood, grilled fish, fresh vegetables, white meats, and flavorful stews. Recommended serving temperature 10ºC (50ºF).

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points - James Suckling:
"A bit reduced initially, with citrusy aromas and some buttery notes. The textured, medium- to full-bodied palate is dense and voluminous but equally vibrant. From the 21-hectare A Malosa Vineyard, planted on schist terraces. Aged in French oak. Drink now or hold." - Jacopo Garcia Andrade (Jul 2026)

90 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A well-cut white, this leads with a minerally streak of stone, smoke and salinity layered with flavors of preserved lemon, poached apricot and dried thyme. Long and silky through the fresh finish. Drink now. 2,900 cases made, 400 cases imported." - Alison Napjus (Oct 2026)