Grape varieties
Chenin Blanc vs Godello: the textural whites
Chenin Blanc vs Godello compared: two textural, mineral, ageworthy whites, how they differ, and why Godello is the Spanish answer for a Chenin palate.
Adolfo Gatell··7 min
Tasting
Special white wines from Spain, beyond the obvious
Special Spanish white wines beyond the supermarket shelf: barrel Albariño, white Rioja, Godello and oxidative whites, what they taste like and when.
Adolfo Gatell··5 min
Grape varieties
Godello vs Chardonnay: Spain's textural white answer
Godello vs Chardonnay compared honestly: texture, oak and lees affinity, slate versus everywhere, what each does at the table, and what to pour instead.
Adolfo Gatell··6 min
Grape varieties
Wines similar to Chablis: the Spanish whites closest to it
Wines similar to Chablis from Spain: the unoaked, high-acid whites closest to it, why Godello comes first, and what to use instead of Chablis in cooking.
Adolfo Gatell··7 min
Pairing
Spanish wine for mushroom risotto
Spanish wine for mushroom risotto: why earth and umami change the match, the red and white routes, and the Spanish bottles that meet the forest on the plate.
Adolfo Gatell··6 min