In the glass
Aroma: cherry, herbs, light mineral, plum
Palate: red and black fruit, earthy mineral, fresh acidity, medium tannins
Village-named wine from Mas d'En Gil, reflecting the Bellmunt del Priorat subzone. An accessible, mineral Garnacha and Cariñena blend at a mid-tier price.
What it pairs with
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Grilled pork sausages with white beans
Accessible fruit and medium tannins work with the hearty classic. -
Roast chicken with paprika
Fruit and medium body complement roast chicken with mild spice.
How to serve Bellmunt
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. Grilled pork sausages with white beans, Roast chicken with paprika. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bellmunt is named for the village of Bellmunt del Priorat where Mas d'En Gil is based. It is the estate's mid-tier expression, reflecting the village's terroir in a more approachable style than Coma Vella.
- 2004 — First vintage of Bellmunt as a village-tier wine from Mas d'En Gil
Facts
- Producer
- Mas d'En Gil
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak, used
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Bellmunt
What does Bellmunt taste like?
On the nose, cherry, herbs, light mineral, plum. On the palate, red and black fruit, earthy mineral, fresh acidity, medium tannins. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Village-named wine from Mas d'En Gil, reflecting the Bellmunt del Priorat subzone. An accessible, mineral Garnacha and Cariñena blend at a mid-tier price.
When should I drink Bellmunt?
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 Bellmunt?
Grilled pork sausages with white beans is the canonical pairing; Roast chicken with paprika is the other strong match. Accessible fruit and medium tannins work with the hearty classic.
What grapes are in Bellmunt?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.