Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 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

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: citrus, stone fruit

Palate: very savoury, fresh, lightly mineral refreshing close

Intense and fruity, with citrus and stone fruit leading; savoury and fresh in the mouth, the fruit giving way to a lightly mineral, refreshing close.

What it pairs with

  • Boquerones en vinagre
    High acidity matches the vinegar cure.
  • Padrón peppers
    A light unoaked white is the standard match for a plate of fried peppers.
  • Croquetas de jamón
    Freshness cuts the fried béchamel.

History

Viernes Godello comes from the estate's younger Godello plantings on deep alluvial, clay-loam soils with plenty of rolled pebbles. The vineyard is farmed without herbicides or synthetic treatments, with controlled cover crops and organic fertilisers, and the wine stays in tank without lees.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas y Viñedos Godelia · visiting guide
Grapes
Godello
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Several months in tank without lees
ABV
12.5%
Price
€9-13 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage

Frequently asked about Viernes Godello

What does Viernes Godello taste like?

Intense and fruity on the nose, with citrus notes and stone fruit standing out. The palate is very savoury and fresh, with the fruit giving way to a lightly mineral, refreshing finish.

When should I drink Viernes Godello?

Drink within one to four years of the vintage, served at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius.

How long is Viernes Godello aged?

It ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel and then rests several months in tank without lees, so the varietal aromatics stay intact.

What food pairs with Viernes Godello?

Boquerones en vinagre, Padrón peppers, or ham croquetas.

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