This Joan Giné Blanc 2018 from winery Buil & Giné is a blend of 70% white Grenache, 20% Macabeo and 10% Viognier and Pedro Ximenez sourced from old vines of over 40 years, located in Gratallops.
This dry white wine shows fruity and floral aromas combined with a broad palate and great structure. Its complexity shows its prominent character. It has a mineral background, notes of ripe fruit and a buttery texture that comes from the bâttonage.
The different grapes for this wine are harvested at their optimal ripeness and fermented separately at an initial temperature of 14ºC. This fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, where the bâttonage takes place. After maturing for six months, they proceed to bottling.
In the glass a medium citrus colour.
In the medium(+) nose white peach, pineapple, hazelnut with honey, vanilla, creamy peach, apricot, honeysuckle & nutmeg.
On the palate dry and medium(+) bodied. Generous, opulent and fleshy.
Rich and soft with pineapple, peach, apricot, apple and citrus peel of orange and lemon. Bergamot, honey and waxy red apple peel. Balanced by medium+ acid and ending with a lovely long finish.
Fits perfectly with:
All types of fish, especially with seafood, and also with white meat and green vegetables. Suitable with moderately sweet desserts such as puddings and natural fruit, and it is perfect to enjoy alone!
The top white wine from Buil & Giné. Joan Giné Blanc showcases the white grapes of Priorat and their strength. Joan Giné has dedicated himself to wine culture, education and the development of wine in Priorat.
Drink at temperatures between 10ºC and 14ºC, up to 10 years after harvest.
92 points rating by Vinous Media
Lively straw yellow. A powerful bouquet evokes fresh citrus and orchard fruits, white flowers and dusty minerals, and a touch of ginger adds subtle spiciness. Juicy, mineral-driven pear and Meyer lemon flavours stretch slowly while retaining liveliness. The finish is smoky and very long, with a sexy floral note that lingers. Raised for six months in new 600-litre French oak barrels.
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