A Coroa Godello 2019

Cellar for up to 5 years. Serve chilled.

The Godello grape has been grown in Valdeorras in north-western Spain since Roman times, but it is only in recent years that it has been brought back from obscurity by a new generation of winemakers. The Lopez family have played a key role in this renaissance, running a vine nursery for many years and supplying the region’s winemakers with Godello vines. In 2002 Angel Lopez founded this winery to start making the family’s very own wines from 10 hectares of prime hillside vineyards.

This stunning Godello is sourced from seven exceptionally steep vineyards in A Rua which sit at around 450 metres above sea level which are farmed organically. Growing grapes here is challenging due to the sloping plots that usually have to be worked by hand. In the winery the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks to capture the freshness and varietal typicity of the fruit and the terroir.

On the nose there are classic Godello notes of dried herbs, fresh citrus and tropical fruit while the first sip reveals a medium body with plenty of mouthwatering freshness balanced by ripe stone fruit flavours. The distinctive flavour profile makes this a great wine to pair with roasted chicken or fish dishes served in a creamy sauce.