Gaba do Xil, Telmo Rodriguez, Valdeorras

Intriguing Spanish discovery, hugely refreshing, compelling aromas of honey, white flowers and apple peel

There's no stopping Telmo Rodriguez, tireless champion of obscure Spanish grapes and reviver of ancient vineyards. He roams relentlessly from his Rioja HQ (the Rodriguez family's Remelluri estate) seeking out forgotten parcels of vines and unlocking their potential. A few years ago he bought plots in mountainous Valdeorras planted to Galician grape Godello. The river Xil carves past, lending its name to this refreshing white, with aromas of honey, white flowers and apple peel.

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