2012 Bodegas Juan Gil Jumilla

100% Monastrell   Maceration-fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 20/25 days approx. at a temperature of 25 ° C. Malolactic fermentation and subsequent stay in French oak barrels for 12 months. TASTING NOTES Attractive cherry color with violet tones and powerful ripe red fruit aromas, roasted, spices and notes smoked. Great structure is very mature and sweet, powerful, rich and elegant on the palate with good and very persistent. Perfectly integrated fruit, alcohol and wood in a harmonious balance it very pleasant to take. With a long finish keeps the "Sweetness" Monastrell typical. MARRIAGE Ideal to accompany rice with bush meat and mellow, stewed vegetables, mushrooms, game and poultry, casseroles, fish and seafood in sauce, smoked cheeses and blue, white and red meats on the grill and grill, roast lamb, pork, and beef. CONSERVATION AND CONSUMPTION The proper temperature for storage and consumption fully enjoy this wine should be around 15 °. It is important that the temperature is constant, avoiding temperature changes that adversely affect quality.

Wine Watch Review: Very rocky vineyards close by to where they get the Cleo, very intense color here, old vines with a whopping 15% alcohol, dark berry fruit, blackberry, blueberry with a liqueur like richness and black licorice spice with pretty floral tones.  A big and fruity wine with thick black berry fruit, ripe round tannins, dark spices, black licorice, sweet tobacco, dark coco and a nice freshness still on the finish, bit but still quite blanced.  Finish 35+    Very Good +