2022 Gil Family Estates Atalaya La Atalaya del Camino
| Type of Wine | |
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| Country | Spain |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | , , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (15%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2030 |
| Available as of | Nov 6, 2025 |
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The DO Almansa is located in the far east of La Mancha, nestled in a transitional zone between the Meseta and the Mediterranean Sea. It borders the DO Alicante (Valencia) and the DOs Jumilla and Yecla (Murcia). The Monastrell and Garnacha grapes demonstrate their enormous potential in Almansa wine. The vineyards in the Almansa wine region are primarily situated on flat lands with carbon-rich soil in the fertile topsoil, providing ideal conditions for producing high-quality Almansa wines. It is an extreme area in terms of temperature. The Almansa wine region is 100 kilometers (62 miles) away from Benidorm as the crow flies, but little of the Mediterranean climate of the Costa Blanca remains. In summer, temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius, while winters are freezing cold for months. Rainfall is scarce, forcing the grapes to work hard and develop very deep roots, giving the wines from this region their unique character.
Bodegas Atalaya was founded in 2007 by the Gil family. La Atalaya del Camino is the winery's top seller, a blend of 85% Garnacha Tintorera and 15% Monastrell, planted at approximately 1,000 meters above sea level and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, followed by a further 6 months in bottle.
La Atalaya del Camino has a dark ruby red color. The glass is lined with glycerin and reveals a super-fragrant nose of exotic spices, lavender, incense, and black raspberry. Juicy, layered, and almost meditative, La Atalaya has a silky finish that's completely unexpected from a wine with this relatively modest price. It offers an astonishing price-quality ratio and is one of the Juan Gil group 's three best-selling wines worldwide, while still relatively unknown in the Netherlands.
FACT: In the "Tab: Attachment" you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll also receive a nice discount. We're located almost next to the highway with ample parking. Click here for the address.
| Available as of | Nov 6, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | La Mancha |
| Appellation | Almansa |
| Winery | Bodegas Atalaya |
| Grape | Garnacha, Grenache, Monastrell |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 15 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Donker fruit, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rijk, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Iets te vieren, Met vrienden, Romantisch |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2022 Gil Family Estates Atalaya La Atalaya del Camino biedt een prachtige balans tussen sappige zwarte framboos, exotische kruiden en een vleugje lavendel en wierook, ondersteund door een zijdezachte afdronk. Deze wijn past perfect bij rijke gerechten zoals rundvlees en wild, vooral wanneer ze bereid zijn met kruidige of stoofachtige bereidingen die de diepe fruit- en kruidige smaken versterken. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan langzaam gegaard vlees of wildstoofschotels, die de volle, complexe karakter van de wijn mooi aanvullen en harmonieus in balans brengen. |
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The Wine Advocate RP 92
Reviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez
Drink Date: 2025 - 2030
The 2022 La Atalaya del Camino was produced with a blend of 85% Garnacha Tintorera and 15% Monastrell from 45+-year-old, dry-farmed vines. It's concentrated and ripe but with a moderate 14.5% alcohol for a very warm and dry year, but it kept up to nine grams of residual sugar! Every year, this wine and the Alaya Tierra always finish with some residual sugar because the yeasts cannot ferment anymore, but the sugar goes unnoticed despite being a little higher this year. It has a nose of dry hay and straw, aromatic herbs and a sense of ripeness, hints of plums and a whiff of smoked meat. This fermented separately in stainless steel and matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. It has a full-bodied, round palate with abundant tannins and a dry finish. It's very powerful and requires powerful food. 52,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2024, but there are different bottlings from a master blend kept in stainless steel.
Atalaya is the project in Almansa from the Gil family from Jumilla. They have 110 hectares of vineyards, mostly Garnacha Tintorera and Monastrell, mainly in the village of Almansa, from which they produce 450,000 bottles.
2022 was one of the driest vintages in the region but with good rain in March and April, with a very warm and dry summer with abundant heat waves that resulted in a smaller crop of healthy grapes, which resulted in aromatic, structured and powerful wines with good aging potential. 2023 was a very challenging year, again very dry, with an early harvest, low yields and abundant rains in September that forced them to sort, select and discard grapes, which reduced the yield even further and produced up to 40% less than in 2022. Despite everything, the sensation is of fresher wines in 2023 than in 2022.
Published: Jan 09, 2025
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In the coastal region of Levante you will find that the challenging limestone soil and limited rainfall, allow for Garnacha Tintorera and Monastrellto thrive. The ancient vines have adapted to these tough conditions and flourish at an altitude of 700 metres. The low yielding vines produce concentrated berries bursting with varietal characteristics, full of rich flavours, and enticing aromas.
Employing innovative methods, winemakers have harnessed the freshness of fruits, resulting in a blend that is full of complexity. While the Garnacha Tintorera grape is the most prominent variety in the blends, the sweet and robust essence of the Monastrell grape remains notably present, adding a unique dimension to the wines.
About Juan Gil Family Estates:
The Juan Gil Family estates represents a group of small wineries spread all throughout Spain: from Jumilla to RíasBaixas, Montsant foothills to Calatayud, the flatlands of Almansa to the venerated kingdoms of Rueda and Castilla y León. Of which they all fall under one umbrella of The Juan Gil Family Estates.
In this way they are able to create a total and representative portfolio of Spanish wine. Each winery brings something unique to the table - displaying a true sense of place. All the wines have one thing in common; they are made from native Spanish varieties.
The Juan Gil Family Estates include:
- Juan Gil
- Shaya
- Can Blau
- Tridente
- Atalaya
- Morca
- Ateca
- El Nido
- Lagar Da Condesa
- Llicorella Vins
Food Pairings
De 2022 Gil Family Estates Atalaya La Atalaya del Camino biedt een prachtige balans tussen sappige zwarte framboos, exotische kruiden en een vleugje lavendel en wierook, ondersteund door een zijdezachte afdronk. Deze wijn past perfect bij rijke gerechten zoals rundvlees en wild, vooral wanneer ze bereid zijn met kruidige of stoofachtige bereidingen die de diepe fruit- en kruidige smaken versterken. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan langzaam gegaard vlees of wildstoofschotels, die de volle, complexe karakter van de wijn mooi aanvullen en harmonieus in balans brengen.
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