Another grape that excels in Spain is the indigenous Godello, and the 2014 Minius Godello is a totally naked wine with excellent wet pebble/rocky minerality, the texture of a fine Chardonnay, crisp honeysuckle and fennel notes along with white peach and white currant. This is a delicious, fuller-flavored, serious wine to drink over the next 1-2 years.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (March 2016), 87 pts - Excellent Wine Values for Under $25
"Stony, minerally aromas of green apple and lemon are clean and focused. The palate follows that lead, showing minerally crispness along with firm but not cutting acidity. Apple, pear and peach flavors finish glassy and fresh."
- Wine Enthusiast (May 2016), 88 pts
"(raised entirely in stainless steel tanks) Light bright yellow. Ripe citrus fruits, honey and a touch of fennel on the perfumed nose. Supple and broad in the mouth, offering juicy tangerine and pear flavors and a bracing jolt of candied ginger. A subtle floral note emerges on the finish, which hangs on with good focus and persistence. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (January 2017), 89 pts
"The medium-bodied 2017 Godello Monterrei checks in as 100% Godello that was brought up all in tank. It’s another beautiful white brought in by Fran Kysela that has crisp melon and lime notes, plenty of floral characteristics, medium body, and a balanced, delicious style. It’s as easy-drinking as it gets yet also offers complexity and length."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 90 pts
"Lovely freshness to this white, which shows orange blossom, dried lemons, nutmeg and white pepper. A taut palate follows with a light to medium body, bright, crunchy acidity and a mineral-driven finish. Drink now."
- James Suckling (July 2019), 91 pts
"Intense and aromatic, with notes of blossom, lemon curd, grapefruit and tropical nuances. Crisp and bright, with a lovely saline character."
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2025, 90 pts and Silver Medal
