{"title":"José Gil \u0026 Vicky Fernández","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly regarded, José Gil and his Uruguayan wife, Vicky Fernández, belong to the emerging crop of creative young winemakers who are pushing the Rioja wine scene in exciting new directions. They refuse mediocrity and ply their skills and competence pushing their region, and by extension, Rioja wine in new directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt their estate which they baptised 'Vignerons de la Sonsierra', José and Vicky focus on expressing the uniqueness of their terroirs, as are great producers in Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGil was born to a family of wine growers in the hills around San Vincente and upon completing his studies, he naturally came back home. In 2012 at the age of 22, while working alongside his father and uncle, he bought a couple of hectares of ancient bush vines. Countless hours were also spent working with his late grandfather who taught him what no one else did at university. Adamant to make his own wine, he also purchased an ancient cellar 'calado' dug into the stone below the castle of San Vincente, which he restored with his own hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, essentially by themselves, José \u0026amp; Vicky farm 12ha of Tempranillo co-planted with small amounts of Garnacha, Viura, and Palomino. Some parcels are perched at an altitude of 600m and the meticulous, strenuous and unforgiving vineyard tasks are entirely done by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir beautifully restored patchwork vines are immaculately kept. Fervent artisans of the land, they are devoted to growing healthy grapes organically. Their wines are aged in the 'calado' eschewing new oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016 saw José’s first vintage. His wines were a revelation. He was only 26. Often referring to Burgundy, José believes that one day, Rioja’s prized parcels will be elevated to 1er Cru status. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, José \u0026amp; Vicky craft remarkable wines with a soul. They are characterised by their exquisite purity of fruit, finesse, elegance and impressive balance. We’re extremely proud to represent them in Ireland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"village-san-vicente-terroirs-dublin","title":"Viñedos en San Vincente de la Sonsierra, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn irresistible blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha with a dash of white varieties such as Viura and Garnacha Blanca planted in several vineyards sprinkled around the village of of San Vicente de la Sonsierra at an altitude of 500m and above. The various soils are composed of silt, limestone and sand, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis village wine is aged for 10 months in concrete tanks, as well as 500L and 300L French oak barrels (second and third-fill). 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Beautiful deep purple colour and inviting aromas of dark cherry fruit and pencil shavings. Powerful and dense with exceptional freshness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis village wine is aged for 10 months in concrete tanks, as well as 500L and 300L French oak barrels (second and third-fill). 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Exposed to strong north wind from the Sierra Cantabria, this parcel of primarily Tempranillo and Garnacha, Viura, and Garnacha Blanca is always harvested later. Grapes are fermented partially destemmed (70%) and whole-cluster for 30%. The wine is aged for 10 months in 500L French oak barrels in the cellar located underneath the castle of San Vincente de la Sonsierra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a very aromatic wine, expressive with succulent summer berries. Pristine, complex and refined with velvety tannins. Glorious. 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Powerful, broad and beautifully balanced, yet graceful with a long lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"La Canoca is not like any Rioja. It's more like a Pinot Noir. 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