Juan Gil Monastrell

Wine information: The Gil family have been major 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 Penarubia mountain, the highest part of Jumilla with poor stony soils noted for its richly flavoured, concentrated Monastrell, the bodega owns about 400 hectares of  vineyards and has access to further fruit from 30 to 50 year old vines. Bodegas Juan Gil is dedicated to producing powerful yet approachable and modern wines, mainly based on Monastrell (aka Mourvedre) which is grown on about 85% of the vineyard - other varieties grown are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot. This is a 100% Monastrell from 40 year old old bush vines. Vineyards are 700 m above sea level to the north east of Jumilla, on sandy, chalky, rocky soil. The grapes were hand-harvested. the wine is fermented in stainless steel vats and then aged in French and American oak for around 4 months.

Tasting Notes: A dark, chunky wine. Full of blackberry and plum fruit with hints of vanilla spice and coffee. The palate is warm and rich with layers of lush spicy plum and cherry fruit. Rich, sweet tannins and a touch of chocolate on the finish.

Food & Wine match: Try with hearty meat and vegetable stews, rustic sausages, grilled meat.

 
   

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