Godello
"Agudelo" redirects here. For the French grape variety that is also known as Agudelo, see Chenin blanc.
| Godello | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 A Godello from the Spanish wine region of Bierzo | |
| Color of berry skin | White |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Gouveio, Verdello and other synonyms |
| Origin | Spain |
| Notable wines | Valdeorras |
Godello is a white variety of wine grape grown in northwestern Spain, in particular in Galicia.[1] The Gouveio found in northern Portugal is thought to be the same grape variety.[2]
Godello can produce fine white wines, and yields the best results in Valdeorras, where plantations have increased after having previously been in decline. Total Spanish plantations of Godello stood at 1,153 hectares (2,850 acres) in 2008 (up from 880 hectares (2,200 acres) in 2004[1]).[3]
Synonyms
Godello is also known under the following synonyms: Agodello, Agodenho, Agudanho, Agudelha, Agudelho, Agudello, Agudelo, Agudenho, Berdello, Godelho, Godella, Godenho, Ojo de Gallo and Trincadente.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jancis Robinson, ed. (2006). "Godello". Oxford Companion to Wine (Third Edition ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 318. ISBN 0-19-860990-6.
- ↑ Jancis Robinson, ed. (2006). "Gouveio". Oxford Companion to Wine (Third Edition ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 319. ISBN 0-19-860990-6.
- ↑ Jancis Robinson, ed. (2012). "Godello". Wine Grapes (FIrst Edition ed.). Ecco. p. 413. ISBN 978-0062206367.
- ↑ Vitis International Variety Catalogue Godello. Accessed on December 19, 2009