Galician DO along the Sil River valley in Ourense province; granite and slate soils at 400-700m altitude produce Galicia's most mineral Godello whites and structured Mencía reds. Rafael Palacios's As Sortes single-vineyard Godello from 70-year-old vines on steep slate terraces is considered one of Spain's greatest white wines. The valley's sheltered microclimate and dramatic slate soils give wines extraordinary mineral precision.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | Atlantic influence preserved freshness; Godello aromatics excellent. |
| 2023 | — | Benchmark vintage for Valdeorras; As Sortes will be a legend. |
| 2022 | — | Cool Atlantic growing season; Godello aromatics pristine; ideal ripeness with natural acidity |
| 2021 | — | Warm dry summer; ripe Godello with good concentration; Mencía shows plush dark fruit |
| 2020 | — | Balanced year; classic mineral Godello expression; elegant Mencía with fine tannins |
| 2019 | — | Challenging spring frost reduced yields; concentrated flavours; premium cuvées outstanding |
| 2018 | — | Variable conditions; careful selection rewarded; fresh aromatic whites and medium-weight reds |