Bodega Torgo - A Cañiza, Pontevedra, Galicia
Torgo wines are made by Magdalena Paramés and Javier Barba from a one-hectare vineyard on land purchased in small plots by Magdalena's grandfather in the 1940's. Magdalena's mother inherited the property and replanted the vineyard around the year 2000. The property is surrounded by granite walls, with fruit trees, flowers, and water springs abound. Organically farmed since 2016 and with some biodynamic practices. Torgo is located outside of any DO and they do not intend to increase production beyond their one hectare. Intervention in the winery is almost nonexistent, spontaneous fermentation is basic for them. Magdalena and Javier just want to get the best and most representative wine from their tiny independent vineyard and winery.
Torgo 2019
100% Albariño from the second and third terraces of the Finca Torgo.
Winemaking: Hand harvested in early September. Gentle press after crushing. Spontaneous fermentation and contact with lees without bâtonnage. Aged until July in stainless steel. Bottled in August 2020.
Production: 897 bottles
Torgo & TAL 2019
80% Albariño/20% Treixadura & Loureira from the first terrace of the Finca Torgo.
Winemaking: Hand harvested in early September. Gentle press after crushing. Spontaneous fermentation and contact with lees without bâtonnage. Aged until July in stainless steel. Bottled in August 2020.
Production: 661 bottles
Torgo 2018
100% Albariño from the second and third terraces of the Finca Torgo.
Winemaking: Hand harvested in mid-September. Gentle press after crushing. Spontaneous fermentation and contact with lees without bâtonnage. Aged until May in stainless steel. Low total SO2 (47 ppm). Bottled in June 2019.
Production: 1,120 bottles
Torgo & TAL 2018
80% Albariño/20% Treixadura & Loureira from the first terrace of the Finca Torgo.
Winemaking: Hand harvested in mid-September. Gentle press after crushing. Spontaneous fermentation and contact with lees without bâtonnage. Aged until May in stainless steel. Bottled in June 2019.
Production: 1,100 bottles
Professional Reviews
RP91 - Torgo 2018
Reviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date: June 11, 2020
I found the 2018 Torgo, an unusual pure Albariño, to be quite reductive/flinty in a way I like very much. In previous vintages, it also contained some Treixadura and Loureira, even though I feel the variety is not that important here. The vines, planted on granite sandy soils, are organically farmed. The wine fermented with indigenous yeasts and was kept with lees until the spring. There is ripeness without excess, and this has some river stones/moss character that is mixed with the grainy granite feeling. It is balanced and harmonious, with a very pleasant subtle bitterness. A serious mineral white. 1,120 bottles were filled in June 2019. Look for the vintage on the lot number.
RP91 - Torgo & TAL 2018
Reviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date: June 11, 2020
The 2018 Torgo & Tal was very different from the eponymous pure Albariño. This is a blend of Albariño from the higher part of their vineyard on sandy granitic soils and some 20% Treixadura and Loureira, which might be the reason why it's more balsamic but in a restrained way. It's also nuanced, reticent and serious, complex and insinuating, not fruit-driven or with obvious aromas, more about herbs and rocks. Again, it's ripe and has volume, but it comes through as balanced, quite mellow and tender, delicate rather than powerful. This was also kept with lees until bottling. 1,100 bottles were filled in June 2019.
