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Juan Gil Blue Label, DO Jumilla 2022

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Bodegas Juan Gil

This is a superbly intense wine, rich and smooth, and as well as being very powerful initially, there is a long and complex finish. This wine is drinking very well now, but thanks to the fantastic concentration it will age comfortably for a further 10 years.

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,...

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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.

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. You might think that a wine with such a big reputation, and coming in with an alcohol strength of 15%, might not be as fresh as it is, but despite the hot region Juan Gil's innovations have helped them make a wine which is incredibly concentrated but also elegant.

Food match

Pair with rich pasta ragù and roast meats.

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