Underdog Grape · Spain

Godello

Pronounced go-DEH-yoh

Nearly extinct fifty years ago, Godello is now one of Spain's most exciting whites — a textural, mineral Galician grape that drinks like white Burgundy for a fraction of the price.

Tasting profile
Full tasting notes live in the deep dive.
Where it grows
Valdeorras, Spain
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Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Valdeorras, Spain

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Godello: common questions

How do you pronounce Godello?
Godello is pronounced go-DEH-yoh.
Where does Godello come from?
Godello grows in Valdeorras, Spain.
What does Godello taste like?
Expect pear, quince, citrus, wet stone. Closest familiar reference: a textural white Burgundy or an unoaked, mineral Chardonnay.
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