2003 Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Blanco Fuenmayor

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 84.5 points

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  5/6/2005 - MBannon wrote: 85 Points

  Pretty, floral nose. Dry & crisp, nice structure. A good bargain.

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  2/26/2005 - Sophie wrote: 84 Points

  Wow. I found this white rioja for $5.99. I had it chilled and found it to be light and somewhat crisp with a subtle citrus-y (grapefruit) aftertaste. The dominant feature is a pleasing fruity, tartness. I can't even understand why anyone would drink inexpensive domestic Chardonnays at 2-3 times the price when this is available. I paired it with mushrooms, cream cheese, and green olives and it was a good match. I can certainly imagine this wine being amiable enough to pair with delicate seafood. Something I like about Spanish wine is a tendency to complement food, rather than compete with it. That said, for those that enjoy fruity whites as a light apertif, this wine is very appropriate, smooth and pert.

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