I had a glass of this at Movida a couple of weeks ago and really liked it, so I got a bottle in. If you're used to the more oily palate of many of the Godellos around, you won't find it here. Don't worry you won't miss it. Montenovo is made from 15 year old vines on the estate as well as some bought in fruit. Fermentation and a couple of months of aging is done stainless tanks then bottled. The result is quite modern, but still Godello and very Spanish.
The nose is clean and fresh with pears, peach, lemon, and damp herbs. That palate is nicely focused with a smooth tangy acid showing tangy lemon, pear and pineapple with a touch of clove and spice. Fleshy in the mouth, but not oily as I expected. A very long finish leaves tangy lemon and minerals in your mouth. A stunning wine for the price. 89 Pts.
Source: Boccaccio Cellars Price: $22 Closure: Conventional Cork
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Hello, I’m keen to get my hands on this wine, albeit the 2007 vintage. Can you let me know where you purchased it from? Many thanks.
Hi Kirsty,
You can buy the current release, the 2009, here: http://www.internationalfinewines.com.au/Spanish-White/
Cheers,
Dave
Fabulous, thanks so much Dave.