Proprietor: Jose Sotos owning 62 acres of vineyard of Godello and Mencía grapes. Ladera Sagrada was founded in 1920.

Winemaker / Vineyard Manager: Jose Sotos / Albino Fernandez.

Location: Zone 1, north west of Spain in the mountainous town of Larouco, next to Orense in Galicia at 1749 ft altitude.

Wines Made: Papa Godello and Papa Mencía.

Climate: Zone 1, Atlantic climate, with average temperatures from April to October of of 57.2 º F (among the lowest temperatures in Spain) and 13 in. of rainfall which is quite low for this area. This cool temperatures provide a longer ripening period which results in more aromatic and fresher wines. Its low level of rainfall helps these grapes prevent night frost produce by rain-humidity.

Soils: Slate stone, granite and thin clay for its topsoil and subsoil. This soil profile is poor in organic matter yielding 6 pounds (2.5 kg) of grapes per vine, compare to the average of 17 pounds (7.5 kg) per vine in Valdeorras. The granite and slate soil surface warms up during the day, providing heat to the roots, which helps the grapes to keep repining at night during cooler temperatures. Its lower yields result in more concentrated grapes providing more flavor intensity to the wines made by Jose Sotos.

What makes Papa wines unique?

* The balance between its soils and microclimate, allowing for fresh, intense Godello and Mencía wines.

* Jose L. Sotos is the owner of his vineyards giving him more
control over the quality of grapes that go into making Papa.

* Papa Godello doesn’t undergo malolactic fermentation achieving consequently greater aromatic expression and freshness.

* 90% of its vines are 25+ year old vines.

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There are 3,296 acres of vineyard
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