El Gato Gordo Essence
€15.75
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DO Bierzo
100% Godello
13% Vol. Alcohol | 750ml
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El Gato Gordo Godello Essence white wine represents the sophisticated and mature evolution of one of DO Bierzo’s most striking projects. Intended to lock in the deepest, most concentrated essence of the Godello variety, this wine is born from a meticulous selection of old vines rooted in the region's classic slate and clay soils. Masterfully aged to boost volume and complexity while keeping its energetic Atlantic breeze fully alive, Essence is defined as a premium gastronomic white wine. Behind its modern presentation lies a full-bodied, elegant, and intense wine, designed for demanding palates looking to experience the most serious, seductive, and profound side of Spain's northwestern whites.
Tasting Note
In the glass, it shines with a gorgeous, intense, and brilliant golden yellow hue, highlighted by beautiful lemon flashes that speak of its magnificent structure and fine aging. The nose unfolds with an imposing and captivating complexity, where initial notes of ripe orchard fruits like medlar and baked peach seamlessly blend with hints of toasted pine nuts, aromatic wild herbs, and an elegant touch of fine bakery or warm brioche. In the background, a highly distinct mineral footprint of flint and slate introduces great serious character and elegance. The entry on the palate is grand, wrapping, and rich, coating the mouth with a delicious creaminess born from detailed artisanal lees work. Despite this remarkable volume and richness, a razor-sharp, firm Atlantic acidity cuts through the wine from start to finish, providing an electric freshness that masterfully balances the blend. Its journey is long, savory, and deep, leaving a remarkably saline and smoky finish that echoes in the memory for minutes.
Groundbreaking Pairings
Oven-Baked Wild Turbot with a Creamy Salsify Purée and Black Garlic Oil
The meatiness and elegant natural fat of wild turbot require a white wine with true weight and structure. The Essence, with its rich and buttery texture, embraces the consistency of the fish, while its vibrant mineral acidity neatly cleanses the palate after every rich bite coated in the salsify cream.
Glazed Veal Sweetbreads with Truffled Potato Parmentier and Jus Reduction
A complete defiance to the red wine tradition. The collagenous tenderness of the sweetbreads and the earthy soul of the truffle match beautifully with the pastry notes and slate minerality of this full-bodied white, cutting through the meat's richness thanks to its intensely fresh mouthfeel.
24-Month Aged Comté Cheese with Artisanal Fig Jam and Toasted Walnuts
The nutty nuances of aged Comté and the sweetness of the fig jam strike absolute harmony with the toasted tones of this wine. The sheer volume of the Godello Essence handles the cheese's intensity without flinching, building a flawless balance between salinity, cream, and acidity.
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Data sheet
- Apellation
- Bierzo - DO
- Vintage
- 2025
- Grape variety
- Godello
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DO Bierzo
100% Godello
13% Vol. Alcohol | 750ml