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Tormenta 2022Verónica Ortega - 75 cl.

95 R. Parker
Biological
Tormenta
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Tormenta is the successor to the cult white wine “CAL”.
The name refers to a horse that was rejected by its mother and raised by the Ortega family. T... read more
Appellation:
D.O. Bierzo
Wine estate:
Verónica Ortega
Wine colour:
White
Alcohol content:
12 %
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Tormenta is the successor to the cult white wine “CAL”.
The name refers to a horse that was rejected by its mother and raised by the Ortega family. The wine comes from a tiny vineyard of just 0.8 hectares, planted with pure Godello. What makes it special is the terroir, which consists mainly of limestone – extremely rare in Bierzo. This is one of our most elegant and refined Godellos. Top level.
Vinification
Hand-picked. Organic viticulture with very low yields. Vinification in inox cuves followed by fermentation and élevage in both 800-litre amphora and French oak barrique en foudre of 225, 500 and 600 litres. Bottling after 13 months.
Storage potential
Drink as from : 2024
Best moment : 2026-2028
Until : 2032
To serve
In a large Burgundy glass at 14°.
Trial analysis
Lovely bright colour. In the nose, a symphony of lime blossom, green tea and citrus notes. Without doubt our most vertical Godello with brilliantly refined acidity. Lots of length and character. Without doubt brilliant in ageing.
Flavor profile
Wood None Aged in wood barrels Heavily aged in wood barrels Acidity Low acidity Balanced High acidity Fruitiness Low fruitiness Balanced High fruitiness Structure Elegant Balanced Full-bodied
Reviews
R. Parker (95/100)

I love the expressive nose of the white 2022 Tormenta, a rare Godello from limestone soils—very scarce soils in Bierzo—that delivers a sharp and mineral wine. The vines are planted at 650 meters above sea level with the old Godello strain of small grapes and less vigor, delivering wines of more depth and concentration. The grapes were picked early, on September 5, and vinified in oak barrels of different sizes and clay pots, where the wine matured for 13 months. It has restraint and a certain austerity, with a moderate 12.3% alcohol and 6.25 grams of acidity. It's tasty and elegant, with an almost salty finish. Very impressive. It should develop nicely in bottle.

Wine estate

Verónica Ortega was raised in Cádiz, Andalusia. After finishing her studies, se traveled all around the world and made wine for some of the greatest names on the wine planet. She is a proud pupil of Raúl Pérez, who passed to her his love of the Mencía grape. Since 2012, she has been running her own, very small estate, also in Valtuille de Abajo.

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