Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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: stone fruit, citrus, white flowers, fennel, cut grass

Palate: creamy attack, saline mineral thread, fresh persistent close

Bright straw, intense and fruity, with stone fruit, citrus and white flowers over a mineral base and light fennel and cut-grass touches, then a creamy, saline palate.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled turbot
    The saline thread and creamy weight suit a firm white fish.
  • Razor clams
    Citrus and salinity match shellfish straight off the plancha.
  • Fennel and orange salad
    The fennel note in the wine echoes the dish.

History

Godelia's flagship white blends Godello from vines of 30 to 60 years with Doña Blanca from vines of 60 to 80 years, grown on rolled pebbles and quartzite between 500 and 700 metres. Grapes are chilled to 5 degrees during processing, hand sorted, pressed under inert gas and fermented separately at 15 degrees before five months on fine lees with bâtonnage.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas y Viñedos Godelia · visiting guide
Grapes
Godello (90%), Doña Blanca (10%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Five months on fine lees in tank with bâtonnage
ABV
13.0%
Price
€12-16 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage

Frequently asked about Godelia Godello

What does Godelia Godello taste like?

Bright straw in colour, with an intense and fruity nose of stone fruit, citrus and white flowers over a mineral base and light touches of fennel and cut grass. The palate is creamy, fruity and elegant, with mineral and slightly saline notes and a fresh, persistent finish.

What grapes are in Godelia Godello?

Ninety per cent Godello with ten per cent Doña Blanca, a traditional Bierzo white variety.

When should I drink Godelia Godello?

Drink between two and eight years from vintage, served at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius.

What food pairs with Godelia Godello?

Grilled turbot, razor clams, or a fennel and orange salad.

Tags

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