| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 15.0% |
| Production | 312,000 bottles |
Juan Gil Etiqueta Plata
2022The top selling Monastrell
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Spec sheet
The wine
A best-seller, is the best way to sum up this wine; when a wine from a region that's been undervalued for many years wins over so many consumers, you have to pay it some serious attention. Juan Gil Silver Label is intense in appearance, intense on the nose, and yet again on the palate, but also seductive and elegant in the three phases.
What does this wine taste like?
Violets, liquorice, fine toasty notes, balsamic hints, spicy touches, but above all else, fruit, tons of juicy ripe fruit, almost as though it were wild blackberry jam. A subtle trace of tobacco leaf and a delicate dash of coffee can be discerned in the background, however nothing overshadows the fruit, there first and foremost. The tannins are firm and somewhat dryish, yet they blend in perfectly overall. Just the right amount of acidity leads to a well-rounded finish, dominated by the Monastrell grape's sweetness and the oak's toasty nuances.
| Light | Bold | |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth | Tannic | |
| Dry | Sweet | |
| Soft | Acidic |
View | Picota cherry red / Intense |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Powerful / Ripe fruit |
Mouth | Balanced / Spicy notes / Long finish |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC
Food pairing
Meat rice dishes / Game dishes / Cured cheeses / Mushrooms
Ratings and awards
| 2021 | 93 PK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92 PK | |||
| 2019 | 93 PK | 16 JR | 93 PN | |
| 2018 | 93 PK | 93 PN | ||
| 2017 | 92 PK | 94 PN | 90 SK | |
| 2016 | 91 PK | 93 PN |
PK: ParkerJR: Jancis
robinsonPN: PeñínSK: Suckling
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Vinification material | Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Ageing period | 12 months |
| Barrel age | New |
| Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
| Vine age | 50 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Limestone / Stony |
| Climate | Continental with Mediterranean influence |
| Yields | Low yields |
| Surface area | 350.00 hectares |
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...
