
RED WINE
PEDRERA MONASTRELL
Pedrera Monastrell is produced by the Gil family at 700
metres. This young unoaked wine has intense pure bramble and plum fruit and is
wonderfully smooth in the mouth. 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 500 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, which is grown on 85% of the vineyard - other varieties grown
are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot.
Tasting Notes
Appealing aromas of dark red cherry and ripe
plum. A bright, fruit-forward style with plush bramble, plum and mocha
characters, wrapped up in smooth, rounded tannins.
SIZE | 750ML |
COUNTRY | SPAIN |
REGION | JUMILLA - SPAIN |
GRAPE | MOURVEDRE |
GRAPE TYPE | MOURVEDRE |
TYPES | RED WINE |
STYLE | FULL BODIED |