This zesty white from north-west Spain, neglected for decades, is making waves thanks to talented growers
THE GRAPE
Twenty years ago, no one had heard of albariño; now godello (pronounced ‘go-deh-yo’), northwest Spain’s other great white grape, is moving into the spotlight. It had almost disappeared by the 1970s, but a small group of dedicated growers and producers revived godello’s fortunes by focusing on the best vineyard sites and scrupulous quality control. In Portugal’s Douro and Dão regions, it is called gouveio.
THE GRAPE
Twenty years ago, no one had heard of albariño; now godello (pronounced ‘go-deh-yo’), northwest Spain’s other great white grape, is moving into the spotlight. It had almost disappeared by the 1970s, but a small group of dedicated growers and producers revived godello’s fortunes by focusing on the best vineyard sites and scrupulous quality control. In Portugal’s Douro and Dão regions, it is called gouveio.
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Twenty years ago, no one had heard of albariño; now godello (pronounced ‘go-deh-yo’), northwest Spain’s it is called gouveio.
Available at:£12, morrisons.com
Twenty years ago, no one had heard of albariño; now godello (pronounced ‘go-deh-yo’), northwest Spain’s it is called gouveio.
Available at:£12, morrisons.com
Twenty years ago, no one had heard of albariño; now godello (pronounced ‘go-deh-yo’), northwest Spain’s it is called gouveio.
Available at:£12, morrisons.com
Twenty years ago, no one had heard of albariño; now godello (pronounced ‘go-deh-yo’), northwest Spain’s it is called gouveio.
Available at:£12, morrisons.com
Twenty years ago, no one had heard of albariño; now godello (pronounced ‘go-deh-yo’), northwest Spain’s it is called gouveio.
Available at:£12, morrisons.com
Twenty years ago, no one had heard of albariño; now godello (pronounced ‘go-deh-yo’), northwest Spain’s it is called gouveio.
Available at:£12, morrisons.com
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