Godello

Godello is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Galicia, Spain.

Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for citrus, stone fruits, herbs, mineral, floral and herbal.

The regions that matter for it are Valdeorras, Douro and Dão.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, small-sized berries in closely packed bunches vigour and a preference for thrives in dry sites.

It blends readily with Viosinho, Rabigato and Síria.

Watch for the synonyms: Agodello, Agudenho, Agudelho and Godelho.

At the table it suits zucchini risotto, roast chicken with lemon and light pasta with chili.

The structure.

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

Also labelled.

Agodello, Agudenho, Agudelho, Godelho, Godella, Gouveio, Trincadente, Verdelho do Dão.

Bottles to look for.

• Bodegas Avancia Godello, Valdeorras, Spain
• Bodegas Emilio Moro 'El Zarzal' Godello, Bierzo, Spain
• Bodegas Emilio Moro 'La Revelia' Godello, Bierzo, Spain
• Bodegas Emilio Moro 'Polvorete' Godello, Bierzo, Spain
• Bodegas Mauro Godello Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon, Spain
• Bodegas Rafael Palacios 'As Sortes Val do Bibei' Godello, Valdeorras, Spain
• Bodegas Rafael Palacios 'Louro' Godello, Valdeorras, Spain
• Bodegas Rafael Palacios 'Sorte Antiga', Valdeorras, Spain

Godello: common questions

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.