Lapena 2006

DO Ribeira Sacra

Grape Variety

100% Godello

Technical data

2 vineyards:

31 years old vines: Soils: sand, schist and discomposed slate. Altitude: 670m

18 years old vines: Slate and abundance of schist. Altitude: 480m

Vinification

Grapes were hand harvested using crates of 10 kg capacity. Kept in the winery at 2ºC during 72h. The grapes were hand sorted in the vineyard, in the winery and then directly pressed. Natural clarification in tank at low temperature during 12h. Fermentation in 600L French oak barrels. Low fermentation temperatures and partial malolactic.

Ageing

On the lees in 600L French 1 to 3 years oak barrels during 9 months. In “foudre” during 4 months. In concrete tank type “egg” during 7 months. No clarification, filtration or stabilisation. Some solid residue maybe encountered in the wine. Bottle ageing was 18 months prior releasing.

Awards/Prices

93 points Robert Parker Wine advocate

“The 2007 Lapena is also light gold coloured but much more mineral dominated. Aromas of citrus, tropical fruits and floral aromas lead to a ripe, concentrated, intense offering with a lengthy, pristine finish. For those seeking alternatives to Chardonnay that will work well at the dinner table, this is the place to look.”

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Technical sheet Lapena 2007

Technical sheet Lapena 2006