R. Parker (92/100)
An unusual varietal of Dona Blanca, the 2011 Gorvia is sourced from a single vineyard, the first one José Luis Mateo planted 25 years ago. It has a precise note of curry in the nose, I guess from the reduction in bottle, which is very attractive and makes you go back to the glass over and over again. Part of the full clusters fermented in stainless steel and part in an oval oak foudre, all with indigenous yeasts This is completely unusual for Dona Blanca, which is used to produce light and fruit-driven wines and this one is much more profound, with great freshness and acidity and seems to have a long life ahead, given the acidity and minerality. The best Dona Blanca on earth? 2,600 bottles produced.