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Telmo Rodriguez

0,75L

Galicia / Spain / White

15,70 €

In stock

Robert Parker : 92/100

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Dry

Off-dry

Lively

Round

Fruity

Oaky

Mineral

Fruity

A unique Galician white from the Valdeorras region. A refined aromatic profile: white peach, wet stone, delicate citrus, and wild herbs. The palate is lively and mineral, very pure, with a slight richness and a beautiful saline finish. Serve cold, or very cold, with noble fish, oysters, or light Asian cuisine. This wine illustrates Telmo’s ability to explore little-known regions and grape varieties.

Telmo Rodríguez is considered one of the most influential and respected winemakers in Spain. Originally from the Basque Country, he trained at the Bordeaux Institute of Oenology, then with renowned winemakers such as Cos d’Estournel, Jean-Louis Chave, and Domaine de Trévallon. Returning to Spain, he began producing wines for the Remelluri family estate in Rioja before founding his own winery in 1994 with a clear vision: to revive the often-overlooked great Spanish terroirs.

Instead of following the industrial route, Telmo chooses to work with native grape varieties (such as Verdejo, Mencia, Garnacha, Godello, and Moscatel) and old vines cultivated using traditional goblet-trained methods. He rejects trellis-trained plantings and favors living soils, often cultivated organically or biodynamically, without claiming this as a marketing tool. What matters above all is the balance, freshness, and sincerity of the wine.

Today, he produces in more than ten regions, from Galicia to Andalusia: Rueda, Valdeorras, Ribera del Duero, Málaga, Alicante, Cebreros, and Castilla y León. Each wine reflects the identity of a place, a climate, and a grape variety—always in a pure, precise style deeply rooted in the local culture. The vintages range from accessible and easy-drinking bottles to truly great wines for aging, all marked by great precision.

At Telmo Rodríguez, wine is a story of place, respect, and elegance.

Wine region

Galicia / Spain

Wine type

White

Volume

0,75L

Alcohol content

13,5%

Aging potential

à boire

Grape varieties