A Coroa Godello

Galicia is synonymous with seafood, coastal breezes and Albariño. Let’s not forget the regions delicious sister white grape Godello. Dating back to Roman times, this resurrected grape’s happy place is in the mountainous, rocky slate steep slopes of Valdeorras DO. It’s difficult to describe because it has so much going on - zingy, briny acidity, richer body and texture like a Viognier, briny grapefruit, Burgundy mineral qualities, Chablis citrus action and it ages quite well.

Adega A Coroa Godella 2019

Valdeorras DO, Spain

A Coroa dates back to the 1750 century which gained it’s name from the crown shaped rock face of the area. Build on the ruins of an ancient Roman fort and vineyards, it’s considered to be one of Galicians oldest wineries. In 2002 the union of Roberto Fernández García with the fourth generation of the winegrowers family López Vicente, the new generation of winemaking was born. Their 25 hectares lovingly cared for, limited production, sustainability, and promoting the quality varietals of the region. Each plot is vininified serperately in order to allow for their true personality to shine.

The 10 hectares of Godello are planted on steep, slate soils at 500m elevation. These 35 year old vines are hand harvested, sustainable farmed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks

Pours into the glass a pale lemon color with a green tinge at the rim.

Swirl and freshly picked yellow tree fruit and citrus, vegetal, saline, wet stone and wildflowers.

Sip and the bright acidity and crystal clear flavors of yellow pear, yellow apple, yellow plum, peach, mango, saline, crushed gravel, white blossom finishes on grapefruit zest and fennel. It has a smooth, unctuous texture are balanced with the alcohol (14.5%). It’s vivid, pure, fascinating and delicious

Godello is meant for seafood - roasted halibut (as seen in the photo), grilled clams and tomatoes, roasted lime shrimp or cilantro crumb crusted scallops.