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Valdeorras Godello – the Galician burgundy
A local grape made good – very good – in inland Galicia. Some of Ferran's favourite wines from an extensive blind tasting are pictured above. Come back tomorrow for Ferran's...
Ferran Centelles
Thursday 7 August 2025
• 8 min read
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