Community Tasting Note

• armchairsommelier wrote: 90 points

  June 4, 2016 - 100% Viura (outside of Rioja, it’s known as Macabeo). Viura is by far the most widely planted white grape in Rioja. And Viura/Macabeo is also one of the three main grapes that goes into Cava (Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada). CVNE has been making Monopole since 1915, making Monopole the oldest white wine of Spain. Apparently, the first vintages of Monopole were aged in oak and blended with (of all things!) Manzanilla Sherry. Today, Monopole is aged completely in stainless steel. Aromas of green apple and some kind of intoxicating white flower (jasmine?). Tropical and fresh with a zippy core. Lemons and minerals abound on the finish. Retail = $13ish.

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