Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, white flowers, apricot, peach

Palate: long persistent run, acidity and alcohol in balance

Pale yellow with greenish flashes; citrus, white flowers and stone fruit of apricot and peach, long and persistent with acidity and alcohol in balance.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled bream
    High acidity and stone fruit suit a whole grilled fish.
  • Clams in white wine
    The citrus register meets the shellfish liquor.
  • Goat cheese salad
    White flowers and acidity handle fresh goat's cheese.

History

Capricho Godello is limited to the Lamas del Picón site at Canedo, on silty clay loam with slate and limestone stones between 600 and 700 metres. Picking is by hand in early September into 20 kg crates; the fruit is direct pressed and fermented in stainless steel.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Gancedo · visiting guide
Grapes
Godello (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Direct press and stainless steel fermentation, no oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
€11-15 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage

Frequently asked about Capricho Godello

What does Capricho Godello taste like?

Pale yellow with greenish flashes. The nose recalls citrus, white flowers and stone fruit such as apricot and peach; the palate is long and persistent with acidity and alcohol well balanced.

Where is Capricho Godello made?

From the Lamas del Picón site at Canedo, between 600 and 700 metres, on silty clay loam with slate and limestone stones.

When should I drink Capricho Godello?

Drink within one to five years of the vintage.

What food pairs with Capricho Godello?

Grilled bream, clams in white wine, or a goat cheese salad.

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