La Duda 2025

La Duda is a young Godello made by Vinos del Paseante in Monterrei, a warm inland valley in the south east of Galicia, close to the Portuguese border. The vines grow on granite and slate soils that drain freely and lend the wine a stony minerality. Monterrei is warmer and drier than the coastal Galician zones, but cool nights and the altitude of the valley floor keep acidity fresh, so the Godello ripens fully without losing its citrus lift. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and held for three months on its fine lees. This lees contact releases mannoproteins that soften the mid palate and add a subtle texture, without any oak, keeping the fruit and mineral character clear. The colour is a bright pale straw. The nose shows green apple, pear, lemon and a light floral note. The palate is dry and crisp, with clean citrus fruit, gentle texture and a mineral, saline finish. Serve well chilled at 8 to 10 degrees in a white wine glass.