Spanish Wine Grapes
Godello
Godello is a white wine grape from the province of Galicia in Spain.
Godello Flavors and Profile
Godello wines are known for their complexity and balance.
Expect strong and zesty flavors, like a mix of citrus and green apple blended with sweeter fruits like yellow pear, peach and melon. There will also be floral or herbal notes and touch of salt and minerals the soils of granite, clay and slate.
Godello wine often has a medium to full body with a refreshing acidity, providing a crisp and clean finish.
 Lemon |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Melon |
 Jasmine |
 Herbs |
 Flint |
Wine Region Galicia
Galicia is a located in north-west Spain.
It is best known for its crisp white wines Albariño and Godello.
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Galicia DO Regions
There are 5 Denominación de Origen (DO) in Galicia:
Ribeiro DO (1932)
Ribeiro is the oldest DO in Galicia
White wines represent 95% of the wine produced in Ribeiro, and is most common is Treixadura.
Valedorras DO (1945)
Climate: Cold winters. Hot summers. Mild autumns and springs.
Rias Baixas DO (1988)
Rias Baixas DO (lower Rias), close to Portugal, is known to produce the best Albariño in the world.
In Portugal the same grape is called Alvarinho.
Monterrei DO (1994)
Monterrei has become a relevant wine region after of the wines were praised by wine critic Robert M. Parker in 2008.
Ribeira Sacra DO (1996)
Ribeira Sacra is best known for the dry red wine Ribeira Sacra from the Mencía grape.