Pena das Donas, Ribera Sacra (Galicia, Spain) “Almalarga” 2009

($21):  Consumers unfamiliar with the Godello grape are in for a treat.  Naturally high in acidity, its palate cleansing ability makes it an obvious choice for highly flavored dishes.  Pena das Donas’s rendition, from the small, relatively new DO of Ribera Sacra, undergoes lees-aging in tank, which adds complexity while still preserving the inherent fruitiness of the grape.  A lively freshness amplifies the wine’s minerality. 90 Michael Apstein Apr 20, 2010