Bin #010 Godello Albarino Treixadura 2020

The story of Bin #010: Godello-Albariño-Treixadura 2020

It was in Spain that we found the very first wine in our Bin Series, and for the tenth release we’re delighted to return to this dynamic winemaking country. 
 
Bin #010 comes from one of the country’s most dramatic vineyard areas, Ribeira Sacra, where the steep, terraces on narrow valleys require a heroic approach to viticulture. It’s a small region in the north-west area of Galicia, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean giving a milder and more temperate climate than the rest of Spain. This is an area known for its sophisticated red wines from the mencía grape and to a lesser extent on whites, where leading producers focus on varietal wines.  
 
One such leading light is Eulogio Pomares at Quinta do Estranxeiro, a winemaking talent behind names like Zarate in Rías Baixas. He was eager to try something different by blending godello, albariño and treixadura and he has done it with remarkable success.  
 
You tend to see these grapes bottled on their own, so to encounter a blend of all three is unusual, but the results are so good that we knew we had to bottle it under this label. The grapes are all hand-picked – machine harvesting is not practical on vineyards this steep! – and many of the vineyards are extremely old. The result is a delicious, aromatic white with lift, complexity and elegance. Gentle yet intense, it combines floral notes and citrusy flavour with a touch of spice. We hope you enjoy trying it.