Chardonnay vs Godello

Godello is more acidic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Chardonnay

White · France, Italy

apple to tropical, creamy when oaked

Godello

White · Spain

full, stony, Chardonnay-like

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: High; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14%; 10 to 13 °C
Serve at: 8 to 11 °C; Worldwide
Regions: none listed

Only Chardonnay

Shellfish
Creamy pasta and sauces
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

Chicken

Only Godello

White fish
Risotto and rice dishes
Hard and aged cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Chardonnay and Godello pages.