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Terras Gauda

The Joy of O Rosal
75 cl.
2023
Magnum
2023
91 Atkin
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Details
Alcohol 12.50%
Production area Galicia
Designation of Origin D.O. Rías Baixas
Winery Terras Gauda
Contains sulphites
Varieties 70% Albariño, 23% Caíño Blanco, 7% Loureira Blanca
Service 8.0
Tasting notes Terras Gauda 2023

White wine Young.

Terras Gauda 2023 greets us with a vibrant freshness and a spectrum of scents reminiscent of strolls through sun-dappled orchards. Olfactorily, it is distinguished by the sweetness of ripe peach and the lusciousness of pineapple, interwoven with citrusy hints of effervescent lime. Orange blossom contributes a delicate floral nuance, while a gentle whisper of mint imparts a crisp finale. On the palate, its levity and sprightliness render this wine a refreshingly delightful libation.

Style Terras Gauda
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
Rice dishes, Game, Aperitif, Oily fish, Spicied dishes, Salads, Seafood, White fish

About Terras Gauda

In 1989, when José María Fonseca resolved to make a significant change in his life and delve into the world of wine, he was certain of one thing: the ideal location for his venture would be the subzone of O Rosal, on the right bank of the lower Miño. And why not? This enchanting corner of Galicia not only boasts more hours of sunshine than any other area in the region, but its soils, rich in slate and schist, impart wines with reduced acidity and an aromatic evolution that renders them true treasures.

However, Fonseca understood that creating something truly extraordinary required more than just vineyards. He needed a name that captured the unique spirit of this land. Thus, Terras Gauda was born, a choice that was far from random. Firstly, due to its Latin meaning: "joyful land," a tribute to the vibrant and luminous character of the region. Secondly, because "Gauda" was the name the Suebi, a Germanic people who traversed Galicia in the Early Middle Ages, used to refer to the locality of A Guarda, a gem bathed by the Miño.

The outcome of this vision is a wine that has become the flagship of the D.O. Rías Baixas: Terras Gauda. A blend of indigenous varieties—albariño, loureiro, and caíño—cultivated in the O Rosal Valley at varying altitudes. The albariño and caíño, planted at 50 metres above sea level, benefit from the warmth and humidity to produce concentrated grapes with lower acidity. Meanwhile, the loureiro, at 150 metres, matures more slowly, contributing an aromatic intensity and smoothness on the palate that make the wine shine.

It all begins with a manual harvest in 20 kg boxes (because grapes must be handled with care, like a good friend). Then, each variety is vinified separately, first macerating in the cold to extract their aromas, then fermenting at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts. And like any good team, the varieties come together at the end in a harmonious blend that is stabilised and bottled, ready to captivate palates.

And the result? A wine that transports you directly to the sunlit slopes of O Rosal with every sip. Because if wine is joy, at Terras Gauda, they know precisely how to bottle it.

 

2023

Terras Gauda 2023 greets us with a vibrant freshness and a spectrum of scents reminiscent of strolls through sun-dappled orchards. Olfactorily, it is distinguished by the sweetness of ripe peach and the lusciousness of pineapple, interwoven with citrusy hints of effervescent lime. Orange blossom contributes a delicate floral nuance, while a gentle whisper of mint imparts a crisp finale. On the palate, its levity and sprightliness render this wine a refreshingly delightful libation.
2022 Terras Gauda 2022 is an aromatic and complex white wine that on the nose offers aromas reminiscent of fruits like ripe peach and mandarins, accompanied by mineral, floral, and citrus peel notes, such as orange. On the palate, it enters with a pleasant volume and opulence. A fresh, intense white wine that, although complex, is very tasty and easy to drink.
2021 Terras Gauda 2021 is an exquisite white wine, unveiling a delightful aromatic spectrum, featuring nuances reminiscent of citrus fruits such as tangerine and orange zest. It also reveals scents of ripe peach accompanied by mineral undertones, floral hints, and a touch of mint. On the palate, it is fleshy yet brimming with vivacity. A complex white wine that remains thoroughly enjoyable and invigorating.
2020

Terras Gauda 2020 is an aromatic white wine boasting a fragrant bouquet of ripe stone fruit, hints of white blossoms, and subtle herbal nuances. On the palate, it begins with a savory impression, progresses with refreshing vivacity, and concludes with an exceedingly pleasant finish. This is an effortlessly enjoyable wine from the first sip to the last.
2019 Terras Gauda 2019 is an aromatic white wine redolent with citrus scents and stone fruit aromas, complemented by floral nuances and hints of mineral and earthy undertones. On the palate, it is fleshy, silky, and exceedingly fresh. A well-structured wine with balanced acidity and a prolonged, immensely satisfying finish.
2018 Terras Gauda 2018 is a white wine with a nose of citrus aromas reminiscent of tangerines and orange peel, accompanied by hints of peach, anise, orange blossom, bay leaves and a subtle earthy note. On the palate it is structured and full of character. It is a meaty wine with a velvety and fresh flow thanks to its balanced acidity. Long and flavoursome finish.
2015 Delectable and hailing from lofty elevations. Redolent with fruit, velvety and offers a delightful richness.

A radiant straw-yellow hue with golden highlights.

Complex and robust white fruit aromas. Balsamic and floral nuances are complemented by an underlying mineral essence.
2014

The palate is fleshy, smooth and unctuous. Marked and integrated acidity. Fruity with saline memories. Long finish.



Pale yellow with golden reflections. Clean and bright.

The nose has a clean, expressive and highly aromatic intensity. Highlights of white fruit and citrus accompanied by balsamic, floral and light herbaceous notes.
2013 It has a pleasant, voluminous attack. It is a fleshy Spanish wine with an unctuous mid palate and a marked, integrated and crispy acidity which provides it with freshness. Long and considerably persistent finish with fruity aromas which leaves some saline hints.

Straw yellow colour with soft golden reflections. Clean and very bright.

Its clean, crispy and expressive nose, with a high aromatic intensity stand out with its notes of white stone fruit and citrus. They are released along with balsamic, floral and light grassy notes.
2012 It has a pleasant, voluminous attack. It is a fleshy Spanish wine with an unctuous mid palate and a marked, integrated and crispy acidity which provides it with freshness. Long and considerably persistent finish with fruity aromas which leaves some saline hints.

Straw yellow colour with soft golden reflections. Clean and very bright. 

Its clean, crispy and expressive nose, with a high aromatic intensity stand out with its notes of white stone fruit and citrus. They are released along with balsamic, floral and light grassy notes.
2011 This wine has a friendly, bulky palate. Its fleshy, unctuous mid palate shows a strong acidity that provides the whole wet with a good freshness. Its complexity and its nuances will improve after some ageing.

Clean and very bright pale straw yellow colour.

A wine with a good aromatic intensity. Its notes of white stone fruit and citrus stand out and are perfectly combined with its balsamic notes on a mineral background.
2010 Good attack. Creamy and tasty mid palate, full of notes of white fruit. Fresh. Good acidity. Elegant and powerful finish.

Straw yellow colour. Clean and bright.

Aromatic intensity where white stone fruit, citrus and some tropical fruits appear on a floral background of floral notes fresh balsamic hints and light mineral touches. Good set presented in this aromatic white wine from the Rias Baixas.
2009 Nice entry on the palate, moving towards a pleasant and gourmet stickiness with fresh acidity and lively, ending in a fleshy finish, long and creamy.

Straw yellow with green hues.

Aromatic complex route, which combines the aromas of white fruit, skin and bone with fresh orange balsamic notes, backed by subtle floral and mineral memories.
2008 Nice entry on the palate, moving towards a pleasant and gourmet stickiness with fresh acidity and lively, ending in a fleshy finish, long and creamy.

Straw yellow with green hues.

Aromatic complex route, which combines the aromas of white fruit, skin and bone with fresh orange balsamic notes, backed by subtle floral and mineral memories.
2020
91 Suckling
2019
91 Peñín
2018
92 Suckling
2016
91 Peñín
2015
92 Peñín
2013
92 Peñín
88 Parker
2012
92 Peñín
2011
91 Peñín
87 Winespectator
2010
90 Peñín
2009
91 Peñín
89 Winespectator
2008
86 Peñín

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