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 2021
100% Albariño from the second and third terraces of the Finca Torgo.
Winemaking: Hand harvested in the second week of September. Gentle press after crushing. Spontaneous fermentation and contact with lees without bâtonnage. Aged until March in stainless steel. Bottled in April 2022.
Production: 155 bottles
Torgo & TAL 2021
10% Treixadura, 75% Albariño, & 15% Loureira (TAL) from the first terrace of the Finca Torgo.
Winemaking: Hand harvested in the second week of September. Gentle press after crushing. Spontaneous fermentation and contact with lees without bâtonnage. Aged until March in stainless steel. Bottled in April 2022.
Production: 730 bottles
Professional Reviews
RP90 - Torgo 2019
Reviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date: February 28, 2022
The 2019 Torgo, which I found surprisingly ripe at 14.5% alcohol but also with high acidity (eight grams of tartaric acid per liter of wine), has notes of wet straw and peach, with pungent flavors and an earthy touch. 897 bottles were filled in August 2020. The vines achieved organic certification in 2020.
RP91 - Torgo & TAL 2019
Reviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date: February 28, 2022
The white blend 2019 Torgo & Tal was produced with 66% Albariño, and 34% Loureira and Treixadura from their organic vines (certified from 2020) that in the warm and humid 2019 achieved 14% alcohol but retained high acidity. It's peachy and lush, with notes of herbs and wet stones, quite characterful and natural, with pungent flavors. 661 bottles were filled in August 2020.
