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 (certified in 2020) 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 2022
100% Albariño from the second and third terraces of the Finca Torgo.
Winemaking: Hand harvested in the first week of September. Gentle press after crushing. Spontaneous fermentation and contact with lees and gentle bâtonnage. Aged until February in stainless steel. Bottled in March 2023.
Production: 1,287 bottles (240 bottles imported)
Torgo & TAL 2022
7% Treixadura/80% Albariño/13% Loureira (TAL) from the first terrace of the Finca Torgo.
Winemaking: Hand harvested in the first week of September. Gentle press after crushing. Spontaneous fermentation and contact with lees and gentle bâtonnage. Aged until February in stainless steel. Bottled in March 2023.
Production: 1,153 bottles (240 bottles imported)
Professional Reviews
RP91 - Torgo 2022
Reviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date: November 16, 2023
The 2022 Torgo has an intriguing nose with lots of herbs and moss aromas. The wine is ripe at 14.5% alcohol but also balanced and fresh with high acidity (eight grams of tartaric acid per liter of wine), round and powerful, with pungent flavors and a persistent finish. 1,207 bottles were produced. The vines achieved organic certification in 2020, and the wine carries certification now. Drink 2023-2027.
RP92 - Torgo & TAL 2022
Reviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date: November 16, 2023
The 2022 Torgo & Tal, a white blend now certified organic, is expressive, balsamic and herbal, powerful and ripe, balanced and fresh, clean and with a long aftertaste, where the warm vintage shows some honeyed nuances. It's not a shy wine at 14% alcohol. 1,153 bottles produced. Drink 2023-2027.
