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    David Sampedro Gil

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    Portrait of David Sampedro Gil

    i. Biography

    David Sampedro Gil is the winemaker of Bodegas Bhilar in Elvillar. Born and raised there, he makes wine from the same village he comes from, and his own account of the work is precise: “The limestone soil, vines, microclimate, and the human element give our wines a unique personality.”

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    The Essentials - Current role: winemaker. - Place: Elvillar. - Origin: born and raised in the village. - Career history: Bodegas Bhilar.

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    David's signature wines include Phincas, Phinca Abejera, Phinca Lali, Bhilar tinto, and Bhilar Berria.

    In Their Words “The limestone soil, vines, microclimate, and the human element give our wines a unique personality.”

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    • What is David Sampedro Gil known for?

      He is known for making wine shaped by limestone soil, vines, microclimate, and human work.

    • Where does David Sampedro Gil work?

      He works at Bodegas Bhilar in Elvillar.

    • Who is David Sampedro Gil?

      He is an Elvillar-born winemaker whose career is tied to Bodegas Bhilar.

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