Buil & Giné Joan Gine Blanco 2020
Priorat Spain, Spain

90 pts Vinous Media

(11/2024) The 2020 Blanco Joan Giné is 100% Garnatxa Blanca. This golden-hued wine offers aromas of oxidized green apple, waffle and hazelnut, with a layer of Mediterranean undergrowth. Dry, rich and refreshing, it features a broad, ripe palate that lingers with a notably talc-like texture. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2030.  Joaquin Hidalgo

Blend: White Grenache (70%), Macabeu (20%), Viognier and Pedro Ximénez (10%).

 Vineyards over 40 years old, located in Gratallops.

Type of soil:  “Llicorella”, Slate from the carboniferous period.

WINERY TASTING NOTE
Bright yellow color. On the nose, aromas of fresh citrus fruits and white flowers. Very expressive at taste, showing flavors of stone fruits such as pear and peach, lemon flavors and tropical fruits such as Litchi; honeysuckle, chamomile, and a hint of ginger adds subtle spiciness. With a mineral background, ripe, unctuous and fleshy in mouth. A very intense wine of remarkable personality, with volume and vibrant acidity, and a wide and

The hot, arid vineyards of Priorat and their nutrient-poor soils are best known for producing intense, complex, and full-bodied red blends. Though only a tiny amount of white blends emerge from the region, they are no less bold, structured, or stunning. This example ages for six months in new French oak, yielding a wine that’s fleshy and juicy with layers of tropical fruits, white flowers, and minerality.

Serving Suggestions: Can be combined with all types of fish, and especially with seafood. Also with white meat and vegetables. Suitable for desserts with moderate sweetness such as puddings, quince and natural fruit. Perfect to enjoy by the glass too