{"title":"Godello Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eGodello wines are elegant fresh and textured with flavours of apple pear citrus herbs and mineral notes. Native to Galicia, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wines\" title=\"Spanish Wines\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e, especially in Valdeorras and Bierzo, Godello offers bright acidity and subtle richness. Known for balance and ageing potential it produces refined white wines ideal for seafood and Mediterranean dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rafael-palacios-louro-godello-75cl","title":"Rafael Palacios Louro do Bolo Godello 2023 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eRafael Palacios Louro do Bolo is a benchmark expression of Godello from Valdeorras, one of Galicia's most exciting white wine appellations. Crafted from 100% Godello grown on biodynamically and organically farmed terraces in O Bolo, this is a wine of real depth, precision, and a sense of place that is impossible to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince founding his winery in 2004, Rafael Palacios has become one of Spain's most admired white wine producers, and Louro do Bolo is the wine that put him on the map. The 25-year-old vines, grown at over 600 metres on sandy granitic soils with clay deposits, yield fruit of exceptional aromatic intensity and minerality. This is Godello at its most compelling — textural, expressive, and built to age, yet utterly delicious right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are harvested from steep, terraced vineyards and gently pressed to preserve purity. Fermentation takes place in 35-hectolitre French oak foudres, followed by four months of lees ageing before bottling. Intervention is kept to a minimum throughout, allowing the terroir and the variety to speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon-coloured with golden highlights, the nose is expressive and layered — lemon zest, ripe stone fruit, and fennel lead, with a distinctive saline edge that speaks to the granitic soils. On the palate, the wine is textural and fruit-forward, with a long, mineral finish that lingers with real elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural partner for Galician seafood — think grilled turbot, scallops, or percebes. Also excellent with roasted vegetables, creamy pasta dishes, or a simple plate of good jamón and aged cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Grape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Godello\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rafael Palacios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250835489111,"sku":"118484","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_9641-louro-godello.jpg?v=1753186179"},{"product_id":"merayo-godello-bierzo-75cl","title":"Merayo Godello Bierzo 2024 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eAt Merayo, there is a fascinating balance between old and new. Eighty-year-old bush-trained Mencía vines provide fruit of remarkable character, while dynamic young winemaker Juan Merayo brings a modern touch in the cellar. With hand-harvesting, careful ferments, and judicious use of oak, Juan crafts expressive wines that reflect both tradition and innovation, showcasing the perfumed freshness and elegance of Bierzo’s terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eFruit is handled gently from vineyard to winery. After a 24-hour cold maceration, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 15–17°C. The wine is aged \u003cem data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"824\"\u003esur lie\u003c\/em\u003e for four months, enhancing texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003ePale, clear, and bright yellow, this Godello opens with an intense nose of green apple, stone fruit, citrus, and fennel. Mineral undertones add depth and freshness. On the palate, it is rounded and mouth-filling yet retains vibrancy, with notes of citrus and crisp apple. Lees ageing contributes a subtle creaminess and slight sweetness, delivering balance and harmony to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eViticulture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eMerayo’s vineyards feature ancient bush vines rooted in clay soils topped with surface pebbles at an altitude of around 600 metres. The soils are poor in organic material, encouraging low yields and high concentration in the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eFood Matching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eA natural partner for fish dishes of all kinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Godello\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bodegas y Vinedos Merayo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51251093602647,"sku":"121932","price":15.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_14040-Merayo-Godello-Bierzo-2023-75cl.jpg?v=1753190247"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/godello-wines.oembed","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}