Gotas De Mar Godello 2020
A fresh and textured Godello with vibrant acidity, subtle minerality, and elegant balance. Crisp, expressive, and beautifully food-friendly.
Comprised entirely of Godello Grapes, native to northwestern Spain, primarily grown in Valdeorras DO (Galicia).
Produced by Hammeken Cellars, a Spanish wine company known for producing fruit-forward, terroir-driven wines with a focus on modern winemaking techniques. They partner with small growers in Valdeorras, where the Godello grape thrives in cool-climate, mineral-rich soils. The Gotas de Mar (meaning "Drops of the Sea") series emphasizes freshness, purity, and the coastal influence of Galicia’s wines.
Spain
Galicia
Godello
750ml
13%
2020Gotas de Mar Godello is a refined expression of northwestern Spain, crafted from the increasingly acclaimed Godello grape. Thriving in cooler Atlantic-influenced climates, Godello is known for combining freshness with texture, offering both vibrancy and depth.
Sourced from vineyards influenced by maritime conditions and mineral-rich soils, the wine reflects the purity and precision that define modern northwestern Spanish whites. Godello naturally delivers structure and aromatic clarity, balancing citrus and orchard fruit character with a subtle mineral backbone. Careful vinification preserves freshness while enhancing mid-palate weight, resulting in a harmonious and versatile white.
Produced in the coastal-influenced landscape of Galicia, Gotas de Mar captures the spirit of the region’s contemporary winemaking - focused on terroir expression, balance, and food compatibility.
A dry Spanish white with citrus, orchard fruit, and mineral freshness. Godello gives the wine more texture and body than many lighter whites while retaining vibrant acidity.
In simple terms: a fresh but textured Spanish white — crisp enough for seafood, but rounded enough for richer dishes too.
- Appearance: Brilliant pale lemon color.
- Aroma: Enticing aromas of yellow stone fruits, stony minerals, and a hint of fresh sea breeze.
- Palate: The palate is smooth and enveloping, with a silky texture that culminates in a long, lingering finish, leaving hints of fruit and a pleasant saline touch, characteristic of wines from this coastal region.
- Finish: Long and persistent, with a saline and mineral edge
- Flavor Profile: Stone fruits (peach, apricot, pear); Citrus notes (lemon zest, grapefruit); Floral hints (honeysuckle, white flowers); Mineral & saline touches, reflecting the terroir
- Structure: Medium to full-bodied (richer than Albariño); High acidity, making it vibrant and fresh; Often aged on lees, giving it a silky, creamy texture
- Common Winemaking Style: Typically fermented in stainless steel to retain freshness. Some versions (including Gotas de Mar) are aged on fine lees for extra complexity and mouthfeel
- Gotas de Mar Godello has a rich texture, vibrant acidity, and a mineral-driven profile, making it a fantastic food wine. It pairs exceptionally well with seafood, creamy dishes, poultry, and fresh cheeses.
- Rich, creamy textures (like risotto or cheese) complement Godello’s silky mouthfeel.
- Briny seafood flavors are balanced by Godello’s minerality and acidity.
- Citrus and herb-based dishes enhance the wine’s freshness and floral notes.
- Serve lightly chilled at 8–10°C to showcase its freshness and textural balance.
