Albariño vs Godello
Albariño
A high-acid Galician white with peach and citrus and a faint saline grip, and the grape behind Rías Baixas.
- Peach
- High acidity
- Saline grip
Recognize it
High acidity in a light body, with peach, citrus, and a saline note. A faint grip on the finish is common. Lees-aged bottlings can feel broader.
Godello
A broad, textured Galician white of green apple and stone, especially associated with Valdeorras.
- Green apple
- Medium to high acidity
- Stony
Recognize it
Medium to high acidity in a medium to full body with real texture. Green apple and a stony note lead, with less overt citrus aroma than Albariño and more weight.
How they compare
- SimilarBoth are Galician whites with fresh acidity.
- DifferenceAlbariño is lighter, sharper, more citrusy, and more saline; Godello is broader and stonier.