A powerful red from the masters of Monastrell!
Production
Produced from low-yielding, old vine Monastrell - plus additional Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. All planted at around 700m altitude. Fermented in small, 5 ton, tanks followed by malolactic fermentation in French and American oak barrels. The separate wines are aged for around 18 months and then blended.
Juan Gil Blue Label Monastrell 2021 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
An opulent nose of ripe black fruits, spice and balsamic notes. The palate is complex and concentrated, rich and full with mocha, cherry, plum and chocolate characters, backed by rounded tannins and fresh acidity.
Food match
Pair with rich pasta ragù and roast meats.
Info
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ABV
15.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
JUMILLA, SPAIN
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GRAPE
MONASTRELL 60%, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 30%, SYRAH 10%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, SUSTAINABLE
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
BARTOLOMÉ ABELLÁN
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APPELLATION
DO JUMILLA
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
The Gil family have been producers in Jumilla since the early 20th century but took a major step forward when Miguel Gil, great-grandson of the company's founder, built a new bodega in time for the 2003 vintage. Situated on the slopes of the Peñarrubia mountain, the highest part of Jumilla with poor stony soils noted for its richly flavoured, concentrated Monastrell, the bodega owns over 750 hectares of vineyards (mainly bush vines, unirrigated and of very low yield, of indigenous clones from their own nursery) and has access to further fruit from 30 to 70 year old vines. Bodegas Juan Gil is dedicated to producing powerful yet approachable and modern wines, mainly based on Monastrell, which is grown on 85% of the vineyard - other varieties grown are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot.