The 2008 Lapola is a blend of 80% Godello, with the balance Dona Blanca, Torrontes, and Louriera. It was fermented in seasoned 600-liter barrels and aged sur lie for 9 months. It offers up alluring aromas of nutmeg, jasmine, melon, lemon, and almonds. This is followed by a vibrant, complex, mouth-filling wine that will drink nicely for another 4-5 years.
Dominio do Bibei is a 125 hectare estate of which 45 are planted to the red varieties of Mencia, Garnacha, Brancellao, and Mouraton and the white varieties of Dona Blanca, Godello, and Albarino.
Importer: Andre Tamers, De Maison Selections, Chapel Hill, NC; www.demaisonselections.com