R. Parker (94/100)
The 2012 Gorvia is a red single-vineyard wine from vines José Luis Mateo planted 25 years ago on granite sandy soils, It is 95% Mencía with the rest being Bastardo and Caíño Redondo. The grapes fermented with indigenous yeasts in an open wood vat, 25% full clusters and 25% whole berries and aged in different-sized oak vessels and stainless steel. It has a very perfumed nose with notes of wild strawberries, flowers and an earthy sensation. The medium-bodied palate shows astonishing balance, lightness, restraint and power, with very fine tannins and penetrating flavors framing the ending. It finishes long with a spicy and earthy note towards the finish. Superb Atlantic red with a Burgundian accent. 4,000 bottles were produced.