Every month we put one of the wines available to taste in the London Shop in the spotlight. This time it’s the turn of an old-vine Mencía from Bierzo, crafted by one of Spain’s most famous names

Rafael Palacios is a rare breed: a supreme Spanish winemaking talent whose heart lies with white, not red, grapes. Here, Sophie Thorpe talks to him about the moment he discovered Godello – and why he’s determined to get the grape the acclaim it deserves