Bodegas Godeval 'Cepas Vellas' Godello, Valdeorras, Spain 2022

​Bodegas Godeval, established in 1986, played a pivotal role in reviving the nearly extinct Godello grape in Spain's Valdeorras region. Situated in the restored 12th-century monastery of San Miguel of Xagoaza, the winery focuses exclusively on estate-grown Godello, emphasizing the unique terroir of the area.

• WINEMAKER: Not specified​

• FARMING: Sustainable practices​

• VARIETY: 100% Godello​

• TERROIR: Sourced from estate vineyards in Valdeorras, characterized by slate soils and a continental climate with Atlantic influences, providing optimal conditions for cultivating Godello.​

• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes undergo fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation is avoided to preserve the wine's natural acidity and freshness. The wine is aged on lees in stainless steel for five months, enhancing its texture and complexity.

• AGING: Five months on lees in stainless steel tanks​

• TASTING NOTES: Exhibits a greenish-yellow hue with golden tones. Aromas of ripe apple, melon, pineapple, and fine herbs lead to a sleek, lightly creamy palate. The wine's balanced acidity and minerality culminate in a long, refreshing finish.
  

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Complements seafood dishes, light pastas, and fresh salads.