Januari 2025 heeft de Wine Advocate van Robert Parker een aantal wijnen uit de stal van Juan Gil beoordeeld. Stuk voor stuk 90+ scores. Naast de allocatie wijnen zoals de Clio en Nido hebben ook de zeer betaalbare wijnen van Juan Gil Family Estate hoge beoordelingen gekregen waaronder de Silver, Blanco, Blue label en de Atalaya wijnen.
2022 Juan Gil Shania Blanco BIB

Type of Wine | |
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Country | |
Region | Murcia |
Appellation | Jumilla (Appellation) |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2022 |
Grape | |
Content (Alc) | 3 ltr (13%) |
Drink window | 2023 - 2025 |
Description
To be honest, we hesitated for quite a while about introducing so-called Bags in Box wines. We stand for quality at Grandcru wines and we have tried many BIB or Bags in Bottle wines as we were regularly asked for this, but all of them were resolutely rejected. The reason was always quality and that is what we stand for at Grandcruwijnen. We ultimately made the exception for the Shania Blanco and Shania Tinto from none other than Juan Gil (you know the ones from Clio, El Nido and Silver labels, among others). We have been their importer for years and they struggled with exactly the same thing and from here the Shnia project emerged with a red and white version of an extremely pleasant, fruity, drinkable and not too heavy white and red wine.
The demand for BIBs or Bags in Box, but for better wine, is certainly there and for various reasons:
- The wine has a longer shelf life after opening. Because the wine does not oxidize, the bagi in box has a shelf life of 6 weeks longer than from a bottle
- The quality of wine in a box is not necessarily inferior to wine from a bottle
- The BIB wine is very easy to use thanks to the tap system
- Thanks to bag in box wine, you don't have to open a bottle every time, but you can drink just one or two glasses without any problems.
- Bag in box is ideal as house wine or for a party or to take with you with your camper or caravan (a BIB fits more conveniently in a refrigerator than individual bottles)
- Bag in box wines have less environmental impact than glass bottles
The Shania Blanco is a delicious fruity wine made from sustainably grown grapes and also harvested by hand for this Juan Gil Shania and then fermented in stainless steel temperature-controlled barrels and here the wine matures for a few months after which it is bottled in the BIB - Bags in Box (or Bottle in Box). The wine is not filtered with animal proteins and is VEGAN certified.
The Shania is a dry fruity wine and is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Malvasia grapes. Fruity, not too heavy, nice acidity that keeps the wine very drinkable with fresh aromas of pear, green melon, peach and good citrus as a backbone. Not difficult, not complex, but just an honest and wonderfully typical Sauvignon Blanc driven wine where experience shows that everyone finds this a nice glass. This is a BIB of three liters, equal to 4 bottles, so less than 5 euros per bottle for a wine from Juan Gil.
In the Tab: Appendix you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send it to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Collect in the Checkout page. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
How does a Bag in Box work?
What is BIB Wine? Actually, the name says it all. A Bag in Box (BIB) is a wine serving system in which the wine is packed in a plastic bag in a cardboard box. The plastic bag is equipped with a tap, with which the wine can be tapped into a glass. The content varies per BIB, and ranges from one, two, three and sometimes even 5 liters. Because the wine is packaged in such a way that no oxygen can reach the wine when you tap the wine, the wine in a BIB remains good for much longer after opening than in a bottle. You can put a Bag In Box with white wine or rosé in the keep in refrigerator. Ideal, because this way you can always tap a nice, cool glass of wine.
Specifications
Type of Wine | White |
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Country | Spain |
Region | Murcia |
Appellation | Jumilla (Appellation) |
Winery | Juan Gil |
Grape | Malvasia, Sauvignon Blanc |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | Yes |
Vintage | 2022 |
Drinking as of | 2023 |
Drinking till | 2025 |
Alcohol % | 13 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 3 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Wijnhuis
The beautiful bodega Juan Gil was founded in 1916 and has been owned by the Gil family for generations. Unlike the majority of Jumilla, the vineyards are located on the plateau between the mountains. As a result, Juan Gil benefits from a more temperate climate compared to the wineries located in the valley. The metamorphosis on Juan Gil's domain is truly spectacular. Where Juan Gil was always one of the leading wineries of the Jumilla region, today it marks itself more than ever as the top winery of the region. This is mainly due to the constant investments of owner Miguel Gil. His wines from the Jumilla region, which was synonymous with mass and basic, now rank among the very best in Spain. And what is beautiful, not only the top cuvées but any wine with the Gil signature is a pleasure. In addition to the well-known and famous wines of Juan Gil under the name El Nido and Clio, the family has beautiful domains including Pedrera, the 12 Meses (silver Label)| and the L'Altre de Can Blau. All in all, beautiful wines which are all organically grown and produced and have an excellent price/quality ratio
Miguel Gil also owns the top estate El Nido and out of respect and love for his region (and great wine!), is choosing quality over quantity in Jumilla, which had been undiscovered for years. For the mini-project of Bodegas El Nido, he calls on the Australian top winemaker Chris Ringland (at Parker perfect for 100/100…). At this small Bodega, 2 wines are made: Clio & El Nido. The 16 hectares of Monastrell vineyards, which are 60 years old, are situated on terraces that are oriented to the northeast. In addition, 25 years ago, 12 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon were planted in the same region on the north-facing hills. Today, these unique vineyards offer top-quality grapes that are magnificently refined by the Gil-Ringland duo into Spain's most aristocratic wines.
Organic/organic viticulture and sustainability are important elements in the vision of the Gil Family. Click here to see a nice video overview: Gil Family Estates - Video
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