Pazos de Rey, Monterrei DO (Galicia, Spain) Godello 2019

Dec 7, 2020

By Michael Apstein

   Do.  Not.  Miss.  This.  Wine.  Made from an obscure grape (but not for long), from an obscure region (also not for long), this wine is a bargain.  The small, relatively unknown Monterrei DO (pronounced—Mon-ter-rey) is located in the southern part of Galicia near the Portuguese border.  Think of the Godello grape as Chardonnay with an edge.  Pazos de Rey’s 2019 is racy and bright, more mineral-y than fruity, with a delightful hint of lush creaminess.         

Country / Region

Galicia, Spain

Appellation

Monterrei DO

Grape Variety

Godello

Color

White

Vintage

2019

Score

92

Price

US $ 15.00

Producer

Pazos de Rey