In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, herbs, mineral, spice
Palate: cherry, plum, earthy mineral, fresh acidity
The entry-level red from Buil & Giné, the Falset-based estate. A Garnacha and Cariñena blend offering approachable fruit, mineral freshness, and the DOQ Priorat character at accessible pricing.
What it pairs with
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Catalan butifarra amb mongetes (sausage with white beans)
The wine's fruit and medium structure are the classic accompaniment. -
Grilled lamb kebabs with herbs
Garnacha fruit and mineral freshness complement herb-spiced lamb.
How to serve Giné Giné
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Catalan butifarra amb mongetes (sausage with white beans), Grilled lamb kebabs with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Giné Giné takes its name from the Giné family, founders of the Buil & Giné estate in Falset. The wine was one of the first produced under the Buil & Giné label when the Giné and Buil families partnered to establish the estate.
- 2001 — First vintage of Giné Giné as the entry-level wine from Buil & Giné
Facts
- Producer
- Buil & Giné
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- Short ageing in used French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
Frequently asked about Giné Giné
What does Giné Giné taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, herbs, mineral, spice. On the palate, cherry, plum, earthy mineral, fresh acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. The entry-level red from Buil & Giné, the Falset-based estate. A Garnacha and Cariñena blend offering approachable fruit, mineral freshness, and the DOQ Priorat character at accessible pricing.
When should I drink Giné Giné?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Giné Giné?
Catalan butifarra amb mongetes (sausage with white beans) is the canonical pairing; Grilled lamb kebabs with herbs is the other strong match. The wine's fruit and medium structure are the classic accompaniment.
What grapes are in Giné Giné?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.