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Godello

White wine grape variety

Godello — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of lemon, green apple, wet stone. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Check for citrus-mineral profile with more texture than Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Look for medium body and gentle stone-fruit breadth without overt floral perfume.

Confidence signals

  • Lemon-mineral core with fennel edge
  • Medium body with medium-plus acidity

Aromas

Signature

lemongreen applewet stone

Common

pearwhite peachfennel

Occasional

chamomile

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Valdeorras · Bierzo · Monterrei
  • Classic styles: Mineral Atlantic-influenced Spanish white · Lees-aged medium-bodied Galician white
  • Style examples: Valdeorras Godello · Bierzo Godello

Common questions

Is Godello a red or white grape variety?
Godello is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Godello smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Godello include lemon, green apple and wet stone. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Godello most often confused with in blind tasting?
Godello is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Macabeo and Albarino. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Godello grown?
Classic regions for Godello include Valdeorras, Bierzo and Monterrei.

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