Godello
This white grape varietal is from the northwest part of Spain in
the Galicia region. It is 100% Godello. The sub region is called
Valdeorras, which name means “Valley of Gold.” Godello has become a
popular grape in recent years and is a varietal I would suggest you try as
it’s characteristics range for a light quaffing wine to a serious
structured whites which could rival a white burgundy at 3 times the price. The 2007
Val de Sil ‘Peras de Potela is on the higher end of the spectrum, but
gives you a great example of how this wine is versatile and can be produced to
appease all oenophiles.
On the nose: Smell of lime and brown sugar, some sweet baking
spices. Goldilocks color, deep yellow/gold. Staring at this wine in the
glass, I can’t help but think of Hulk Hogan’s hair circa
Wrestlemania III where the Hulk scoop slammed Andre the Giant to the mat and
later finished him off with his signature move, the infamous leg drop (“I
am a Real American” playing in the background after every sip).
Palate: Crème fresh. Whipped cream on top of Key Lime
pie. Really digging this. For a white wine, it really has a long
finish. Acidity is in check and mucho vanilla – the type of vanilla
you taste with a really expensive top quality Cali Cab which may sound weird,
but makes this wine that much more exciting. Good juice.
Rating Scale (out of 5 +):
+++½
Price:
$50
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