Fraga do Corvo, Godello, Spain 2020

Fragas do Lecer is located in Vilaza, Galicia, in Northwest Spain. It sits in the valley of Monterrei alongside the Támega river. The winery was founded in 2005 by the Boo-Rivero family, winegrowers with a history of over 30 years. They are especially committed to growing indigenous varietals. Godello is one such varietal that nearly went extinct. The decline of Godello coincides with the replanting of many indigenous varietals in Europe that had naturally lower yields. Today, we have more understanding for lower yields equating to quality wines. Thankfully, Godello has been making a strong comeback over the last decade.

Fraga do Corvo is the name given locally to the landscape, an area of Monterrei nearby one of the vineyards. In September, Corvos (crows) sit on the electric power lines near the vineyards and perform a “natural” grape selection. The crows help by eating some of the fruit creating lower yields and thus provide a very important and helpful task for the winery. The winery decided to name the wine Fraga do Corvo as a tribute to the crows for their grape selection, as well as the name for the landscape nearby.