Bodegas Avancia’s 2024 Godello Old Vines is a 100% Godello from D.O. Valdeorras in Galicia, sourced from old, head-trained vines in Petín on the southern bank of the River Sil. The vineyards are described as organically farmed and dry-farmed, with a focus on capturing Godello’s stony, cool-edged profile. In the cellar, the wine spent about six months on lees in French oak puncheons and demi-muids, a regime that aims to add texture without pushing obvious wood.

Critical reception is notably strong, led by an excellent 94-point review from Vinous. Joaquín Hidalgo calls it “pure, direct expression,” opening on “acacia, linden blossom and pear.” He emphasizes a structural mix that suits the variety: “Intense, with good freshness and weight,” with “a lightly malic edge that extends the finish.” Hidalgo also notes it was “recently bottled” and “will benefit from further integration,” suggesting the wine may knit together with a bit of short-term cellar time.

James Suckling also rates it highly at 93 points, describing it as “minerally and stony on the nose, with crushed rocks and underripe stone fruit.” On the palate, Suckling finds it “ample yet sharp,” praising “precision and fine balance between texture and acidity,” and characterizes the style as “austere but expressive.”

Jeb Dunnuck’s 91-point review reinforces the same theme, pointing to “lemon-seasoned wet stone and dried herb,” along with “floral prettiness.” Dunnuck highlights “fresh and well-integrated” acidity that “elongate[s] the medium-bodied palate to a satisfying finish,” and gives a broader drinking window: “Drink now through 2032.”

Taken together, the 2024 reads as a clearly mineral-leaning Godello with floral lift, pear and citrus notes, and enough lees-and-oak handling to build mid-palate weight while keeping the finish brisk.