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D.O. Valdeorras

If you are a white wine drinker in Spain then this is a region you need to know about. Based in Galicia, where many a good white wine comes from, in the North West of Spain. This region is famed most for it’s whites made from the Godello grape. They also do red wines made … Continue reading D.O. Valdeorras →

Honest Wine Drinker Learn More About Wine Leave a comment August 19, 2021 1 Minute

Avancia Cuvee de O Godello

Anyone who drinks with me knows that Godello is one of my favourite grapes and this wine, from the Madrid & Darracott winetasting, is no exception. I love it. From the Valdeorras region, where many a good Godello comes from, this wine is 100% Godello from over 100 year old vines. It has been partly … Continue reading Avancia Cuvee de O Godello →

Honest Wine Drinker Wine Tastings Leave a comment August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 1 Minute

Godello Grape Variety

Back in the 1970s there were only a few hundred Godello vines left in the region Valdeorras. Horacio Fernández is credited with reviving this grape variety until it is now one of Spain's top white wine varietals grown throughout Galicia and in neighbouring Bierzo. Check out this great article by New Zealand's Wine Guy, Gavin … Continue reading Godello Grape Variety →

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AbreCaminos Godello 2018

This is the second wine from the Madrid & Darracott Lockdown Virtual Tastings (box number two). It is a Godello from the Galician region of Valdeorras. These are usually one of my favourite white wines. A full sibling of the Verdejo grape, the Godello variety has less malic acid than verdejo so none of the … Continue reading AbreCaminos Godello 2018 →

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