Description

Mas d’en Gil Bellmunt Blanc | DO Priorat, Spain

 Organic 

Bellmunt Blanc is the youngest white wine from Mas d’en Gil, yet it beautifully captures the character of Bellmunt del Priorat. Classified as a Vi de Vila, it comes exclusively from vineyards located within the village boundaries, allowing it to express the distinctive landscape and identity of this small corner of Priorat.

The wine is produced from 70% Garnacha Blanca and 30% Viognier, harvested from two young vineyard parcels planted in 2000 and 2008. The vines grow on the region’s famous llicorella slate soils, which naturally limit yields and give the wine its signature mineral character. Warm Mediterranean days and cool nights help the grapes ripen slowly while preserving freshness and aromatic intensity.

Each variety ferments separately in stainless steel to preserve its natural fruit and freshness before the final blend is assembled. The winery avoids oak, allowing the fruit, minerality and the character of the vineyard to take centre stage. The result is a vibrant white wine that feels elegant, precise and unmistakably Priorat.

The nose opens with aromas of orange peel, white peach and delicate wildflowers, followed by subtle notes of Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, the wine is fresh and beautifully balanced, combining lively citrus fruit with a gentle mineral backbone and a long balsamic finish. It is both refreshing and surprisingly complex.

Bellmunt Blanc is equally enjoyable on its own or served with seafood, grilled fish and Mediterranean cuisine. It offers an elegant introduction to the white wines of Priorat while remaining true to the unique identity of the region.

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🍇 Key Details

• Region: DO Priorat, Spain
• Grapes: 70% Garnacha Blanca, 30% Viognier
• Alcohol: 14% Vol.
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Style: Fresh, mineral, elegant, Mediterranean
• Production: Hand harvested, stainless steel fermentation, unoaked
• Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
• Contains Sulphites

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🍷 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale straw yellow with green reflections.
• Aroma: Orange peel, white peach, wildflowers and Mediterranean herbs.
• Palate: Fresh and elegant with vibrant citrus fruit, mineral tension and a long balsamic finish.

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🍽 Food Pairing

Perfect with:

• Grilled sea bass
• Lobster and shellfish
• Sushi and sashimi
• Seafood paella
• Asparagus
• Soft goat’s cheese

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💎 Why We Love It

Bellmunt Blanc proves that Priorat is not only about powerful red wines. It combines freshness, elegance and remarkable minerality while expressing the unique slate soils and Mediterranean landscape of Bellmunt.

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About the Producer

Mas d’en Gil is one of the historic estates of DO Priorat. Since the Rovira family took ownership in 1998, they have restored the vineyards and focused on producing wines that express the character of each individual valley. Every vineyard has its own personality, and the winery works carefully to preserve that identity from vine to bottle.

The estate farms its vineyards organically and harvests every parcel by hand. Slate soils, known locally as llicorella, force the vines to dig deep for water and nutrients, producing naturally low yields and concentrated fruit. Instead of relying on heavy winemaking, the team lets the vineyards tell their own story through balance, freshness and purity.

Bellmunt Blanc reflects that philosophy perfectly. It is fresh, vibrant and unmistakably Mediterranean, offering a modern expression of Priorat without losing the region’s unique identity.

Explore more in our White wine collection.