Minius Monterrei Godello Adegas Valminor - - Monterrei

The Monterrei D.O. borders , covering the southeast corner of Galicia, in the province of . Named for the Monterrei fortress that overlooks the region, Monterrei's winemaking traditions date back to the ancient Romans, however it just regained its DO status in 1994. It is the warmest & driest area of Galicia, thanks to the rain shadow effect produced by the Sierra de Larouca mountains. Most vines in Monterrei surround the Tâmega river.

Godello is a rare Iberian grape characterized by its small, closely packed berries and its mineral acidity. The grape was almost extinct in the mid 20th century, but was saved by replanting efforts in the 1970's.

Minius Godello displays a lively yellow color with green reflections. Highlighted on the nose are the citrus and floral aromas, along with white fruits notes and herbs like fennel. It is soft and elegant in mouth with nice acidity, bringing about a fresh and persistent finish.

Specifications

Appellation Monterrei

Varietals 100% Godello

Certifications

Vinification Grapes are carefully selected & hand harvested. Destemmed and softly pressed. Cold maceration (10 degrees C) for 3-4 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel. Stabilization in isotermic tanks, following by filtration and bottling.

Pairings Apetizers, rices, grilled seafood, white fish in sauce, cheeses, poultries

Codes, Weights and Measures

UPC 7 84585 01926 7

Units/Case 6

Unit Size 750 mL

Container bottle

SCC 1 07 84585 01926 4

Case Weight 17

Cases/Pallet 112

Layers/Pallet 28

ABV 13.00%

SRP $ 27.99 USD 750mL Bottle

Reviews and News

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2015 Minius Godello Monterrei - 89 PTS - VINOUS

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