Godello (Spain)
Godello is a white wine grape from the province of Galicia in Spain.
Godello Flavors
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.
 Lemon |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Melon |
 Jasmine |
 Herbs |
 Flint |
Godello Profile
Godello wine often has a medium to full body with a refreshing acidity, providing a crisp and clean finish.
| SUGAR: | Dry (3 g/l) |
| BODY: | Medium Plus |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 11-13% |
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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.
Light Pasta Dishes
Pasta with olive oil, garlic, and seafood or light vegetable sauces can enhance the wine's delicate flavors.
Lemon Meat
Cotoletta alla Milanese.
The Ideal Glass for Godello
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A Tulip Shaped Glass with a slightly smaller bowl can be suitable for various dry white wine styles. It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides where acidity is less pleasant. A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold. It also helps if you hold the glass by the stem! |
Godello Cheese Pairing
Pairing Tips
Add accompaniments like fresh fruits (grapes, apples, pears), nuts (almonds, walnuts), or a light drizzle of honey to enhance the pairing. Opt for cheeses with moderate saltiness and creaminess to balance the wine's acidity.
Fresh and Mild Cheeses
Mozzarella: Its delicate flavor pairs well with the Godello's lightness.
Ricotta: Especially good if served with a drizzle of honey or fresh fruits.
Goat Cheese (Chèvre): The tanginess complements the subtle fruit notes in Godello.
Semi-Soft Cheeses
Brie: The creamy texture and mild flavor work beautifully with Godello.
Camembert: Similar to Brie but with slightly more earthiness.
Fontina: Its nutty, buttery qualities make a good match.
Hard Cheeses
Manchego: A classic Spanish pairing, especially younger Manchego, which is less intense.
Gruyère: Mildly nutty and sweet, enhancing the wine's subtlety.
Asiago: Lightly aged Asiago adds a complementary tang.
Blue Cheeses (for contrast)
Gorgonzola Dolce: Its mild creaminess contrasts nicely without overpowering the wine.
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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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Hilly |
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.