Description
The baby wine of the estate expresses the young Garnatxa (Grenache) vineyards of the village of Bellmunt, in the south of Priorat. It is open and vibrant, light on the palate with a plethora of citric and peach sensations coupled with mineral notes and the refreshingly fine sweetness which sets Mas d’en Gil wines apart.
Origins:
This wine is made with grapes harvested from the Vall del Bellmunt vineyard plots. These plots are mainly planted with Garnatxa (Grenache) and Carinyena (Carignan) grape varieties. It is classified as a “Vi de Vila” (“Village Wine”) which means it is a wine made by a winery located within the municipal boundaries of the village of Bellmunt del Priorat, using vineyard plots which are located within the aforementioned village.
Features
Grape Varieties:
Grenache and Carignan.
Age of the Vines:
Vines planted from 1994 until 1998.
Terroir:
Llicorelles (different types of slate).
Yield:
30 hl/ha
Ageing:
10 months in 3,000L, 1,500L and 225 litre barrels.
Bottle aged for 12 months approximately.
Package:
75cl and 150cl
Food Recommendation:
A wine to be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Serving Recommendation:
This wine should be served cool, at around 14 °C in a Burgundy type wine glass.
