Let’s Open a Bottle: Godello White Wines

Brian's Spain Domain

Jun 18 2024 | 00:13:00

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Show Notes

Up until recently, the Godello white grape variety was generally unknown in most parts of Spain, let alone the rest of the world. These wines are made in the northwest of the Spain, but the most celebrated versions come a small region in Galicia called Valdeorras. You can also find Godellos from Bierzo and Monterrei. […]

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