Jancis Robinson, wine critic of the Financial Times and consultant of the wineries owned by the Queen Elizabeth II of England, shows herself delighted with the Godello variety of the DO Valdeorras appellation.

The weekly chronicle of the DO Valdeorras appellation is marked by the article published by the leading newspaper of England, the Financial Times, in which the Godello Valedorras is greatly praised. In addition, this unique publication is complemented by the presence of the Regulatory Council of Valdeorras at the 2013 "Xantar" Fair, that will be held proximately in Ourense.

The well-known wine critic all over the world, Jancis Robinson, has published a piece about her passion for the Godello of the DO Valdeorras appellation, elevating this variety within the international wine industry.

In addition, the renowned author of the article and wine critic has included two white wines of the DO Valdeorras appellation - As Sortes 2011 and Sorte O Soro 2011 of the Rafael Palacios Winery- in her own list of best white wines all over the world, giving them a score of 18.5 points respectively.

The weekly collaborator of the British newspaper Financial Times has praised the wines and, in her own words and referring to As Sortes 2011, remarks that "the wine belongs to the most wonderful vintage of a great selection with great body and balance, despite its youth".  Regarding  Sorte O Soro 2011, the critic emphasizes "its strength and depth of shades".

And this confirms Robinson's great passion for this variety; as a matter of fact, last year another Godello of the DO Valdeorras appellation -Valdesil- also joined the list of the 25 best white wines in the world of the Financial Times.

Jancis Mary Robinson OBE, MW (born on 22 April 1950) is a British wine critic, journalist and editor of wine literature. She currently writes a weekly column for the Financial Times, and writes for her website JancisRobinson.com. She also provides advice for Queen Elizabeth II's wine cellar.

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For its part, the Regulatory Council of Valdeorras begins its promotional tour at the Galician Gastronomy and Tourism Hall, which will be held from 6 to 10 of March in Expourense.

To start with the promotional events that will lead the Regulatory Council of the DO Valdeorras appellation and several of its wineries to visit different countries and international Fairs, Ourense will be the first place where the public will enjoy the quality and international prestige of the wines of Valdeorras.

With its own stand in the "2013 Xantar" fair of Ourense, the Regulatory Council will take part in several events along with other regional products, showing all the essence of the galician land.

Thus, on Thursday 7 at 1pm and with the support of the Ministry for Rural Affairs, a tasting of the wines of the DO Valdeorras appellation will take place next to ANFACO and Cea bread.

On Saturday 9 at 7pm there will be a presentation of the DO Valdeorras wines only aimed at the first 20 attendees who book their presence by application to the organization, calling to the phone 0034 988 366 030.

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