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
2009 A Coroa Godello
WA, #195, Jun 2011 - Jay Miller
A Coroa’s 10 hectares of Godello are farmed organically, the grapes are fermented with native yeasts, and are aged sur lie for 6 months. Mineral, melon, tropical aromas, and floral notes inform the nose of this savory, dry, concentrated effort. With excellent volume, balance, and length, it should provide much enjoyment over the next 4-5 years.
2008 A Coroa A Coroa
Valdeorras, Spain
$20
A Coroa’s 2008 A Coroa is 100% Godello fermented in stainless steel followed by 6 months of lees aging. Light gold-colored, it exhibits an enticing nose of mineral, lemon curd, baking spices, and spring flowers. Creamy-textured, focused, and concentrated, this spicy, lengthy offering should drink well for another 3 years. It is an outstanding value. Score: 90 -J.M. (WA #188, Apr 2010)
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)
91 points
Adegas A Coroa
2010 Godello Valdeorras($23) International Wine Cellar, #158, Sept./Oct. - Josh Raynolds
Green-tinged gold. A complex, fragrant bouquet of poached pear, melon and orange zest, along with a bright mineral overtone. Succulent orchard fruit and honeydew flavors are brightened by zesty lemon peel and mineral qualities and pick up a hint of white pepper on the back. Lithe bit powerful, with excellent finishing cut.
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.(International Wine Cellar 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. (International Wine Cellar 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. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2006)
