Founded in 1916 in the center of the town of Jumilla, Juan Gil, a family business, has been at the forefront of establishing the Jumilia as a (top) wine region and has led several winemakers to stand up for the prestige/potential of the wines from the area and the qualities of the Monastrell grape. True to its origins, this winery has seamlessly merged tradition and the latest technology with respect for the environment. Juan Gill is also the creator of the famous Clio and the world famous El Nido.
From selected vineyards, the grapes of Tempranillo & Syrah are fermented in 16-Hectoliter egg-shaped concrete tanks temperature controlled at a temperature of just below 17°C / 62°F. This cool fermentation requires special tanks but gives extra freshness to obtain this beautiful rosé . After fermentation, the Juan Gil rosé matures for approx. 5 months in French oak barrels with the aim of giving a soft and round mouthfeel. This is not your average and mass-produced rosé, but a rosé that can also be drunk a bit older without any problem. The Wine Advocate (Parker) writes about the wine: "......is more serious than your average rosé. This could probably evolve in bottle for a couple of years"
The Juan Gil has a salmon pink color. In the nose we smell fresh notes of red plums, cherries and cranberries. The well-integrated oak gives hints of nuts, toast and a ripe creamy weight with apricot and peach fruit in the aftertaste at the back of the palate and a savory orange zest. This rose from Jaun Gil is an all-rounder with food and is delicious with salads, pasta, paella, fish and cheese, but it is also a perfect wine for picnics, barbecues and summer parties and highly recommended with spicy food.
We're not going to deny it; we are a big fan of Juan Gill and think it is especially nice that he has wines in the top segment, such as the Clio and the El Nido, as well as wines that are also made with love and have a high quality, but are also affordable are. We have the honor in the Netherlands to supply this special line from Juan Gill.
Parker
The bright pink rosé Rosado is more intense in all senses than the Honoro Vera, with red fruit aromas and a balanced palate. It was produced as a 50/50 blend of Tempranillo and Syrah from young vines fermented with neutral yeasts, mostly in stainless steel with part in concrete and used 500- and 600-litre oak barrels, and with an élevage of four months before bottling. The deeper color and more nuanced aromas and flavors come from the more oxidative fermentation from the part in oak. It also has deeper and more pungent flavors and a long finish. A serious rose .
