Godello (Spain)
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 |
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| SUGAR: | Dry 3g/l |
| BODY: | Medium Pluss |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
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Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) |
Godello Food Pairing
 Tapas |
 Salad |
 Avocado |
 Asparagus |
 Crab |
 Lobster |
 Grilled Fish |
 Chicken |
 Salmon |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Cheese |
Salads
Fresh salads with citrus dressings, avocado, or goat cheese will highlight the bright flavors of Godello.Seafood
Like most wines from a region close the coastline, Godello is a great wine with all sorts of seafood.
The crisp acidity and citrus notes of Godello pair beautifully with a variety of seafood dishes, such as grilled fish, shrimps, oysters, and ceviche.Poultry
Roast chicken or turkey, especially with lemon and herb seasoning, complements the wine's fruit and floral characteristics.Soft Cheeses
Soft cheeses like Brie, Camembert, or a mild goat cheese like Feta or Robiola, match well with Godello's creamy texture and acidity.Light Pasta Dishes
Pasta with olive oil, garlic, and seafood or light vegetable sauces can enhance the wine's delicate flavors.Lemon Meat
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About Godello
Godello it is largely grown in the north-west of Spain, close to the Portuguese border, in the regions of Valdeorras, Ribeira Sacra, Bierzo and Monterrei.
Godello is a Spanish rescue project. The grape was nearly forgotten, when a couple of enthusiastic wine makers brought it back to the world of important Spanish wines.
Chardonnay met Albariño in a bar sometimes in the 70s, and 9 months later they gave birth to Godello.
Joking aside, today Godello is, beside Albariño, one of Spain's best white wines.
Godello can, like Chardonnay, be very different in style, with or without oak in the vinification.
Steel-tank Godello is crispy, fruity, and mineral, while oak-aged Godello is more full body and creamy like Chardonnay.
Oaked Godello is primarily sold to the American market.
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.