Our man from Papa Godello, Pedro Alvarez, pays us a visit. He makes a wine called Castelo do Papa, made from a little known grape called Godello. This varietal is native to Spain, and around 20 years ago was almost facing extinction. The grape however, continued to flourish in one small town in Northwestern Spain called Valdeorras. A few dedicated winemakers, understanding the unique beauty of Godello, slowly began increasing their production so that they could share this wonderful white wine with the world.
The wine is obviously fantastic. Even Stephen Tanzer thought so, awarding it 88 points. Thanks to our friends at WineJunction.com and Hallway Films.
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