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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Alvear C. B. Finotext
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Alvear C. B. Fino NV

Montilla-Moriles, SpainMontilla-Moriles is in some ways the forgotten wine of Andalucía. It's production mirrors Jerez with the same grapes, 'flor' yeast and ageing in a Solera cask system. The difference is alcohol. There is no fortification here only natural levels (15%). Fresh citrus nutty lemony flavours permeate its palate and aftertaste. This wine cries out for a salty appetizer. The C.B. refers to Winemaster Carlos Billanueva who in the early 19th century marked the casks containing the best wines with his initials.Tasted: 12 May 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$18.00500mlspeculative listing - Pacific Wines & Spirits
Producer: Bodegas AlvearDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Grape: Pedro XiménezCSPC: 154476UPC: 008410487101787