Priorat Tour to 3 Small Wineries with Pick-Up Near Your Hotel
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: cherry, blackberry, herb, mineral
Palate: red and dark fruit, earthy mineral, medium tannins, fresh acidity
The mid-tier wine from Buil & Giné, named for Joan Giné, one of the estate's founders. A Garnacha and Cariñena blend with more structure and mineral depth than the Giné Giné entry wine.
What it pairs with
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Braised lamb with tomato
Fruit and medium structure work with the acidity of tomato-braised lamb. -
Grilled mushroom and cheese flatbread
Earthy mineral notes complement the mushroom character.
How to serve Joan 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. Braised lamb with tomato, Grilled mushroom and cheese flatbread. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Joan Giné is named for Joan Giné, one of the founding partners of the Buil & Giné estate. It represents the mid-tier expression between the entry-level and the prestige Pleret.
- 2006: First vintage of Joan Giné as the mid-tier wine from Buil & Giné
Facts
- Producer
- Buil & Giné · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak, used
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €25-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Joan Giné
What does Joan Giné taste like?
On the nose, cherry, blackberry, herb, mineral. On the palate, red and dark fruit, earthy mineral, medium tannins, fresh acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. The mid-tier wine from Buil & Giné, named for Joan Giné, one of the estate's founders. A Garnacha and Cariñena blend with more structure and mineral depth than the Giné Giné entry wine.
When should I drink Joan Giné?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Joan Giné?
Braised lamb with tomato is the canonical pairing; Grilled mushroom and cheese flatbread is the other strong match. Fruit and medium structure work with the acidity of tomato-braised lamb.
What grapes are in Joan Giné?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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