The Juan Gil Silver Label (also known as the 12 Meses or Etiqueta Plata) is made from the Monastrell (Mourvedre) grape and comes from vineyards over 50 years old. Juan Gil was one of the first wineries to be deeply committed to our planet. All energy is generated using solar panels and wind turbines, there is no irrigation, and no chemicals are used; consequently, this Juan Gil Silver Label is certified organic and vegan. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak. The color is purple-red, and the nose reveals red and black fruit such as redcurrant and blackberry. There are also beautiful notes of smoked wood and espresso. The refined tannins emerge in the finish. This is simply a great wine, and the price-quality ratio is particularly impressive. Furthermore, this wine is made with respect for nature, and no chemicals were used. Starting from the 2019 vintage, they eliminate all raisins with their new optical sorting machine, resulting in very clean wines and further increasing precision. They also reduced the toast of their barrels, and that enhances the integration of the oak with the fruit.
The Juan Gil Silver Label is a fantastic wine with braised vegetables or a stew, and highly recommended with grilled bavette and slow-cooked pork belly. We believe the wine was almost made to pair with BBQ/Green Egg spareribs—they go together so fantastically. 1.5-liter Magnum edition.
FUN FACT: The Juan Gil Silver Label is an International Award Winner for good reason. For years, top Australian winemaker Chris Ringland has been overseeing the Gil Family project in Spain. Chris Ringland is no ordinary winemaker, scoring a 100/100 with Parker no less than 11 times.
Juan Gill, a family business founded in 1916 in the center of the city of Jumilla, is a champion of putting Jumilla on the map as a top wine region. This has led various winemakers to stand up for the prestige and potential of the area's wines and the qualities of the Monastrell grape. True to its origins, this winery has seamlessly blended tradition and new technology with respect for the environment. Juan Gill is also the maker of the famous Clio and the world-renowned El Nido. We won't deny it; we are big fans of Juan Gill and find it particularly impressive that they offer both wines in the top segment, such as the Clio and the El Nido, as well as wines that are made with love and are of high quality, yet are also very affordable. All wines offer an unbeatable price-quality ratio.
In addition to the Silver Label, Juan Gil also offers the Yellow Label (4-6 months aging) and the Blue Label (18 months aging), and then of course the amazing Juan Gil Blanco and Juan Gil Rosé.
FUN FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab, you will find the official factsheet for this fine wine. We will automatically send this to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
