| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 15.5% |
Spec sheet
What does this wine taste like?
| Light | Bold | |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth | Tannic | |
| Dry | Sweet | |
| Soft | Acidic |
View | Picota cherry red / Intense / Garnet glints / Opaque |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Higly aromatic / Powerful / Fruit aromas / Ripe black fruit / Ageing notes / Chocolate / Toasty notes / Expressive |
Mouth | Elegant / Full-bodied / Enveloping / Ageing notes / Balanced / Long finish / Persistent |
Drinking and storing
16ºC
Food pairing
Any type of meat / Grilled meat / Game / Poultry / Rice dishes / Vegetables / Casseroles / Stews / Lamb
Ratings and awards
| 2022 | 92 PK |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 92+ PK |
| 2019 | 92+ PK |
| 2017 | 92 PK |
| 2016 | 92 PK |
PK: Parker
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | 24 months |
|---|---|
| Type of wood | French and American oak |
Vineyards
La Tella
| Vine age | 60 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Limestone |
The winery
Bodegas Juan Gil
The origins of Bodegas Juan Gil date back to 1916, when Juan Gil Jiménez built the winery. Today it's the fourth generation at the helm, combining traditional expertise with more contemporary equipment and knowledge. The present-day winery, which began operating in 2002, lies on very poor soils at an altitude of about 800 metres. The climate is extreme, with strong contrasts between day and night temperatures and rain practically non-existent. The stony sand and limestone...
