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WINES
AVAILABLE IN UK STOCK:
- Giné Giné Rosado
- Giné Giné
- Joan Giné Giné
- Pleret Blanc Dolc, Late Harvest
- Pleret Negre Dolc, Sweet Red Late
- Monstsant 17-X1
- Baboix, Montsant
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www.builgine.com
Though winemaking is very much in the blood of the Buil & Giné families, it was only in 1996 that they decided to return to commercial winemaking after a gap of one generation.
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Javier Buil is the driving force behind a new business that intends to not so much revolutionise the Priorat wine industry but certainly to bring back some commercial reality.
His
Giné Giné Priorat has all the spice,
mineral and fruit that one expects from the region
but it also has youth, vibrancy and clean bright
fruit that make this such an appealing style. This
is a truly innovative, forward thinking producer
with the drive and passion to bring Priorat to the
wider market. |
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Priorat
is a justifiably important area for quality wine
production and its reputation has been enhanced
by huge accolades from the press and its close
proximity to the wealthy city of Barcelona.
Its
natural resources play an important role in the
style and quality of the wines produced but it
is not a resource that comes cheap.
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The
classic soils of Priorat - the slate, shale and liquorella
- are poor soils for vigour but excellent for restricting
yield and production of powerful, characterful wines.
Couple to this, the steepness of some of the slopes
has to be seen to be believed - some even need ladders
to climb and harvest from them. Vines literally cling
to the side of the hills!
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As
a result, Priorat wines have the reputation of being
expensive, almost unapproachable for the regular
consumer. However, Javier Buil has a vision of producing
wines at the top end but also wines that are not
only more approachable when young but also affordable
for the consumer. To this effect, he is opening
a major new winery close to the famed L'Ermita of
Alvaros Palacios fame and his new vineyards are
terraced in order to make them more workable. It
is a huge project but it is one that we have to
commend. |
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PRIORAT WINES
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Giné
Giné Rosado
One
of the most exciting Rose "finds" of the
year, this blend of Grenache and Merlot offers up
an enticing deep salmon pink colour combined with
vibrant, juicy yet savoury red fruit on the nose.
Rich, vinous and inviting on the palate with a huge
array of ripe wild fruits. |
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Giné
Giné
A
juicy, succulent style of Priorat with well balanced
strawberry and violet scented fruit followed by
a mid weight palate of supple, berry fruit. |
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 Joan
Giné Giné
A
brilliant introduction to the stunning wines of
Priorat - this has the characteristic gout de terroir
that comes from the slatey soils of the region couple
with the ripe, herbal, savoury character that Garnacha
and Carignan bring. Subtly oaked to give a softened,
more creamy edge, this is a delicious glass! |
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Pleret
Blanc Dolc Late Harvest
A
truly amazing dessert style wine from one of the
most exciting producers in Priorat. A complex nose
of candied citrus fruit, mint, bourbon, orange and
vanilla is coupled with rich unctuous palate of
honeyed fruit. The finish is crisp yet rich with
amazing length and breadth. |
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Pleret
Negre Dolc Late Harvest
Late
harvested Grenache, Carignan and Cabernet grapes
are used to make this wonderful red dessert wine.
Dark, rich and black with scented berry fruit and
hints of chocolate. Similar to a Banyuls or a very
light port, this is a stunning example of its type. |
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MONTSANT WINES
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Montsant 17-x1
The region of Montsant, lie close to the much revered Priorat D.O.C and in recent years has been discovered as a source of highly characterful, rich reds. Using Carignan and Garnacha, this is deep, rich and savoury with touches of liquorice and damson fruit. |
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Baboix Montsat
Xavi Buil's top wine from the region of Montsant (neighbouring Priorat) is a real tour de force. Old vine Garnacha, Carignan, Cabernet and Merlot combine to produce a dense, concentrated red with huge quantities of spicy, liquoricey black fruit which blends with the sweet toasty oak to make for an outstanding wine. |
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