A WHITE GRAPE
Godello
What Godello tastes like
Godello is a white grape that appears in 6 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: elegant, mineral reds with bright acidity and floral notes; crisp whites.
Where Godello grows
Our appellations table names Godello in 6 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are D.O. Bierzo (Spain), Bierzo (Spain), Ribeira Sacra (Spain), Valdeorras (Spain), Galicia (Spain) and DO Bierzo (Spain).
How the place changes the glass
- D.O. Bierzo (Spain): Elegant, mineral reds with bright acidity and floral notes; crisp whites. Climate: cool continental with Atlantic influence.
- Bierzo (Spain): Elegant, mineral-driven reds with bright acidity and subtle tannins; crisp, aromatic whites. Climate: cool continental with Atlantic influence.
- Ribeira Sacra (Spain): Mineral, high-acidity reds with elegance; crisp, aromatic whites. Climate: atlantic-influenced with continental touches, cooler and wetter than inland Spain.
- Valdeorras (Spain): Fresh, mineral reds with bright acidity and white wines with herbaceous, stone-fruit character. Climate: cool, maritime Atlantic.
What to eat with Godello
- In D.O. Bierzo: Cured meats, grilled vegetables, mushroom dishes, white fish, game birds.
- In Bierzo: Grilled meats, cured ham, seafood, mushroom dishes, cheese.
- In Ribeira Sacra: Grilled fish, octopus, cured ham, goat cheese, seafood stew.
Godello in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 468 Godello wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Godello, these white grapes are worth a glass: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc and Albarino.
Quick answers
Where is Godello grown?
Our appellations table names Godello in 6 wine regions, including D.O. Bierzo (Spain), Bierzo (Spain), Ribeira Sacra (Spain), Valdeorras (Spain) and Galicia (Spain).
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