Jumilla red wine review

Juan Gil Jumilla red wine 2015

Monastrell

I was fortunate to be gifted this wine by a good friend, who is a big fan of Spanish wines. This particular examples comes from the Jumilla wine region in Murcia, Southeastern Spain. Juan Gil is 100% Monastrell, which is by far the most widely planted red grape in the region. Jumilla has an arid climate with long hot summers. Thankfully Monastrell is a grape that thrives in this heat and can produce wines full of fruit and complexity.

This Monastrell from the Juan Gill winery is a full bodied and fruit forward wine, with lots of dark berry flavours and some spice. It is a very balanced wine, despite its high alcohol content (15%) with a smooth mouth-feel and well integrated tannins. For the price, this wine is highly recommended.

Overall score: 91

Price:

- UK: £15 (Amazon link)

- US: $15

Wine specification:

- Grape variety: 100% Monastrell

- Region: Jumilla, Spain

- Maturation: French oak for 12 months

- Alcohol: 15%

Where to buy:

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