91 Points
Adegas A Coroa
Godello 2005
Valdeorras
$20
Muscular, full-bodied and assertive, with almond, anise, pear and smoke flavors and firm tannins. Austere but balanced and deep, this distinctive white is perfect for rich fish dishes. Drink now through 2009. -T.M. (June 15, 2007)
From The Wine Advocate
91 Points
A Coroa
2007 Godello
Valdeorras
$25
Angel Lopez and his family founded A Coroa in 2002, Previously they had been in the nursery business in Valdeorras supplying a majority of the wineries with their vines and have been leaders in the DO’s renewed interest in Godello. They farm a total of ten hectares over several vineyards. The wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged on the lees for six months. The 2007 Godello is medium straw-colored with an expressive bouquet of mineral, pear, white peach, and melon. This is followed by a voluminous wine with tons of flavor, excellent grip and depth, and a long, complex finish. Drink this vibrant effort over the next 2-3 years. -J.M. (Wine Advocate, March 2009)
90 points
2005 A Coroa
A Coroa
Valdeorras
$20.00
This winery, founded in 2002, focuses on the Godello grape, originally planted by the Romans and which is indigenous to Valdeorras. The 2005 A Coroa from 100% Godello, was fermented using native yeasts and remained on the lees for 6 months in stainless steel. It is light gold in color with intense honey, slate, and floral aspects in the nose and flavors. The wine is remarkably concentrated, balanced, long, and powerful enough to stand up to full-flavored fish courses, poultry, or white meats. –J.M. (eRobertParker.com, 2-28-07)
From The International Wine Cellar
2008 Adegas A Coroa Godello Valdeorras
89 Points
($23) Pale gold. Sharply focused citrus and green apple aromas, with hints of anise and talc-y minerals. Dry and taut on entry, then gains flesh with air, offering gently sweet orchard fruit and melon flavors and good lift. The persistent, refreshingly bitter finish repeats the anise note. - J.R.(IWC Sept/Oct 2009)
90 Points
2006 A Coroa Godello
Valdeorras
$23 Greenish gold. Musky melon and white peach aromas are brightened by lemon zest and dusty minerals. Deeply concentrated citrus and melon flavors are dry and sharply focused, picking up a bitter lime pith quality on the finish. This is irresistible. - S.T. (IWC Sept/Oct 07)
88 Points
A Coroa Godello 2005
Valdeorras
$20
Pale gold. Serious, almost brooding aromas of fig, apple, pear and lees. A dense, thick wine, with powerful, mineral-accented pear and apple flavors and a musky, smoky note (but this was made without wood). Intense and structured on the finish, with lingering notes of fresh herbs. This has the guts to stand up to highly seasoned food. -J.R. (Sept/Oct 2006)
