“A wonderful expression of Godello.” - Tim Atkin, 96 points

I wish we could get more of this, it’s one of our favourite white wines, a pure Godello made by Raul Perez’s nephew, Cesar Marquez, but unfortunately he only makes a few barrels. It’s a wine with real finesse, a ‘vertical’ wine as sommeliers are wont to say, while showing terrific poise and balance. It pours a pale silver-green colour and peels back various layers as it sits in the glass. Lime, green pear, plenty of flint, white cherry, lemon barley water and whetstone create a dynamic palate, invigorated by little bursts of saline crystals. It’s so green and vital and mouthwatering and moreish, it’s a page-turner in liquid form. Beautiful stuff! 13% alc. The rootstock is over 100 years old. Drink now-2030. Organically farmed. Cesar Marquez was awarded ‘Bierzo Winemaker of the Year 2025’ -by Tim Atkin MW

Press review:

Tim Atkin MW: “This is the very first white that César made back in 2015 from Godello grafted onto 100-year-old Mencía vines in Arganza, in the very north of the region. It’s a wonderful expression of Godello, fermented and aged in 500 litre barrels. Subtle green apple and pear are layered over wet stone and a steely backbone. Serious acidity underpins the wine, perfectly balancing the richness on the palate. A wine of precision with a morish saline finish. Drink now-2029” 96 points