Jose Gil Rioja Camino de Ribas 2022

"José Gil, one of the regions' best young talents" - Tim Atkin. José Gil is from the village of San Vicente where his family have been grape growers and winemakers for generations. The fruit is from high-altitude, tiny parcels of 0.2 to 0.4 hectares of old vines, with José's focus being on terroir wines in a Burgundian style, inspiration taken from 2 years working in Burgundy and a year in the Mosel. 

Tempranillo and Garnacha with a tiny percentage of white varieties from the Concova Valley. 120yo vines at an altitude of 610 metres. Influenced by the northerly wind from the Cantabrians which allows winds to flow over the top and down the valley. 10 months in 500L French oak. Little black cherry, vibrant red fruit, herbal and balsamic notes. Silky tannins and vibrant acidity.