Godello

Native to northwestern Spain, Godello is one of the most exciting white discoveries on the Iberian Peninsula. It possesses the rare gift of combining a dense, almost creamy texture with a fine, salty mineral character. On the barren slate soils of Bierzo, it unfolds a deep, precise spice reminiscent of ripe grapefruit, wild herbs and wet stone. It naturally brings enough structure to the table to gain complexity in wooden barrels without losing any of its crisp freshness.

The Sangarida winery demonstrates just how multi-layered this variety can be. Alongside the classic, wonderfully clear Godello, the slate-driven single-vineyard wine “La Guiana” showcases the grape’s enormous ageing potential. That it also shines as part of a team is proven by the “La Yegua” cuvée, in which it blends harmoniously with Doña Blanca. An ideal food companion for grilled fish or mature cheeses.