2023 Bodegas El Nido Clio
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Jumilla |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (15%) |
| Drink window | 2026 - 2036 |
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Clio Jumilla is produced by Bodegas El Nido, owned by renowned winemaker Juan Gill. The grapes for this wine come from 12 hectares (29.65 acres) of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards and 32 hectares (79 acres) of very old Monastrell, with a very low yield. The vineyards are over 60 years old. The grapes are harvested by hand using small baskets to prevent bruising. The bunches are brought to sorting tables where only the best grapes are selected. The wine ages for 20-24 months in new French and American oak barrels, where it develops a very characteristic complexity. The wine is then bottle-aged for several more months and is then released around late October/November of the year. The Clio is vinified by grandmaster Chris Ringland (a 100/100 Parker). Given the enormous demand and very limited supply, this wine, like the top model EL Nido , the Blue Label (18 months) from Juan Gil, and the Corteo, importers receive an allocation (which is always too little). Despite the price, this is still unique compared to other wines of similar quality and, from that perspective, a "bargain."
The quality immediately jumps out of the glass upon arrival: earthy, mushroom, leather, blueberry, and blackcurrant jam. The palate is also remarkably complex yet smooth, revealing notes of blueberry and blackcurrant, some spice, and a hint of pepper. A powerful wine with exceptional balance and length. Breathtaking and of a very high caliber.
FACT: In the "Tab: Attachment" you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll also receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" on the Checkout page. We're located right next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Murcia |
| Appellation | Jumilla |
| Winery | Bodegas El Nido |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2036 |
| Alcohol % | 15 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 93 |
| James Suckling rating | 91 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Romantisch |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2023 Bodegas El Nido Clio is een indrukwekkende wijn met een rijke smaakpalet van blauwe en zwarte bessen, aangevuld met aardse tonen, leder en een subtiel pepertje dat zorgt voor een mooie complexiteit en balans. Door zijn kracht en lengte past deze wijn perfect bij smaakvolle gerechten zoals lamsbout, wildragout of gehaktgerechten met kruidige saus, vooral wanneer ze langzaam gestoofd of gegrild zijn om de volle smaken te versterken. De wijn komt het beste tot zijn recht bij gerechten met een stevige bereidingswijze, bijvoorbeeld geroosterd of langzaam gegaard, waardoor de rijke aroma’s en kruidigheid mooi worden aangevuld. |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$48
Drink Date:
2025 - 2035
The 2022 Clio was produced with 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that fermented in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and matured in new French and American oak barrels for 23 months. Despite the oak used, the wine is not that oaky; it's spicy and smoky with notes of ripe berries and aromatic herbs. It's full-bodied, with 15% alcohol, a pH of 3.62 and 5.7 grams of acidity, keeping three grams of residual sugar. It's ripe and lush, with abundant, fine-grained tannins. 46,5000 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2024.
El Nido is the joint venture between the Gil and Australian winemaker Chris Ringland. The style is ripe and generous in oak, but somehow I found less oak in the wines (and more in Bruto) this year. They produce 70,000 bottles.
Published: Jan 09, 2025
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James Suckling
BODEGAS EL NIDO JUMILLA CLIO 2020
Monday, September 18, 2023
CountrySpain
RegionMurcia
Vintage2020
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Score
91
Mocha, cassis, olives, stewed black fruit and blackberry jam. Dense, opulent and full-bodied, with broad and creamy tannins. It’s a big wine, but flavorful and polished. Vegan.
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Wine Spectator
93
Drinking Window
2023 - 2031
From: Mediterranean Spain: Where to Start? (Mar 2021)
Opaque ruby. Intensely perfumed black and blue fruits, vanilla and a suave floral nuance on the spice-accented nose. Smooth and appealingly sweet on entry and then tighter in the midpalate, offering concentrated cherry cola, black currant and exotic spice flavors and a hint of dark chocolate. Dusty tannins add shape to a very long, dark-fruit-dominated finish that strongly echoes the floral note.
- By Josh Raynolds on January 2021
The goal for this project of the Gil Family (Bodegas Juan Gil), was to explore just how high Jumilla’s quality could be pushed. It has been a big success. The two wines produced here, Clio and El Nido, are considered by many to be among Spain’s finest red wines, regardless of their origin. Famed Australian winemaker Chris Ringland consults. Readers familiar with Ringland’s work will see his imprint on these lush, lavishly fruity and concentrated wines that can also age effortlessly. The estate comprises almost 77 hectares of mostly old-vine Monastrell yielding a fairly large quantity of wine.
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Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2024 - 2036
From: The Rambunctious Catalan Mediterranean and Beyond (Sep 2024)
The 2021 Clio is a blend of 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from the 1936-planted Zingla Vineyard in Jumilla. Aged for 23 months in French and American oak, this garnet-hued wine offers complex aromas of herbs and plums, complemented notes of mint, balsamic and ash. Concentrated and rich on the palate, it flows with a silky texture, culminating in a velvety finish. This is a ripe, sun-kissed red with a precisely executed barrel-aging regimen.
- By Joaquín Hidalgo on April 2024
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Miguel Gil, recorded owner of the top domain Juan Gil, chose quality over quantity in Jumila, undiscovered for years, out of respect and love for his region (and great wine!) For the mini project of Bodegas El Nido, he calls on the Australian top winemaker Chris Ringland (at Parker good for 100/100…) 2 wines are made at this small Bodega: Clio & El Nido. The 16 ha Monastrell followed of 60 years old perched on terraces oriented northeast. Furthermore, 25 years ago, 12 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon were planted on the hills with an oblique north in the same region. Today, these unique top quality mature grapes, magnificently bred by the Gil-Ringland duo, offer the most aristocratic wines in Spain.
The entire international wine press is unanimous in its assessment of the El Nido and Clio wines. Unprecedentedly good and fitting to the top of Spanish wines. In absolute terms, the El Nido and the Clio are not cheap, but in relative terms (eg compared to top Bordeaux) the Clio and Nido cost a fraction and therefore have an unprecedented good price / quality. In our beautiful selection of wines, the El Nido and Clio should not be missing in the opinion of Miquel and Juan Gil.
About Juan Gil Family Estates:
The Juan Gil Family estates represents a group of small wineries spread all throughout Spain: from Jumilla to RíasBaixas, Montsant foothills to Calatayud, the flatlands of Almansa to the venerated kingdoms of Rueda and Castilla y León. Of which they all fall under one umbrella of The Juan Gil Family Estates.
In this way they are able to create a total and representative portfolio of Spanish wine. Each winery brings something unique to the table - displaying a true sense of place. All the wines have one thing in common; they are made from native Spanish varieties.
The Juan Gil Family Estates include:
- Juan Gil
- Shaya
- Can Blau
- Tridente
- Atalaya
- Morca
- Ateca
- El Nido
- Lagar Da Condesa
- Llicorella Vins
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Spijs
De 2023 Bodegas El Nido Clio is een indrukwekkende wijn met een rijke smaakpalet van blauwe en zwarte bessen, aangevuld met aardse tonen, leder en een subtiel pepertje dat zorgt voor een mooie complexiteit en balans. Door zijn kracht en lengte past deze wijn perfect bij smaakvolle gerechten zoals lamsbout, wildragout of gehaktgerechten met kruidige saus, vooral wanneer ze langzaam gestoofd of gegrild zijn om de volle smaken te versterken. De wijn komt het beste tot zijn recht bij gerechten met een stevige bereidingswijze, bijvoorbeeld geroosterd of langzaam gegaard, waardoor de rijke aroma’s en kruidigheid mooi worden aangevuld.
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Clio Jumilla is produced by Bodegas El Nido, owned by renowned winemaker Juan Gill. The grapes for this wine come from 12 hectares (29.65 acres) of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards and 32 hectares (79 acres) of very old Monastrell, with a very low yield. The vineyards are over 60 years old. The grapes are harvested by hand using small baskets to prevent bruising. The bunches are brought to sorting tables where only the best grapes are selected. The wine ages for 20-24 months in new French and American oak barrels, where it develops a very characteristic complexity. The wine is then bottle-aged for several more months and is then released around late October/November of the year. The Clio is vinified by grandmaster Chris Ringland (a 100/100 Parker). Given the enormous demand and very limited supply, this wine, like the top model EL Nido , the Blue Label (18 months) from Juan Gil, and the Corteo, importers receive an allocation (which is always too little). Despite the price, this is still unique compared to other wines of similar quality and, from that perspective, a "bargain."
The quality immediately jumps out of the glass upon arrival: earthy, mushroom, leather, blueberry, and blackcurrant jam. The palate is also remarkably complex yet smooth, revealing notes of blueberry and blackcurrant, some spice, and a hint of pepper. A powerful wine with exceptional balance and length. Breathtaking and of a very high caliber.
FACT: In the "Tab: Attachment" you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll also receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" on the Checkout page. We're located right next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for our address.
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Murcia |
| Appellation | Jumilla |
| Winery | Bodegas El Nido |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2036 |
| Alcohol % | 15 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 93 |
| James Suckling rating | 91 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Romantisch |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2023 Bodegas El Nido Clio is een indrukwekkende wijn met een rijke smaakpalet van blauwe en zwarte bessen, aangevuld met aardse tonen, leder en een subtiel pepertje dat zorgt voor een mooie complexiteit en balans. Door zijn kracht en lengte past deze wijn perfect bij smaakvolle gerechten zoals lamsbout, wildragout of gehaktgerechten met kruidige saus, vooral wanneer ze langzaam gestoofd of gegrild zijn om de volle smaken te versterken. De wijn komt het beste tot zijn recht bij gerechten met een stevige bereidingswijze, bijvoorbeeld geroosterd of langzaam gegaard, waardoor de rijke aroma’s en kruidigheid mooi worden aangevuld. |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$48
Drink Date:
2025 - 2035
The 2022 Clio was produced with 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that fermented in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and matured in new French and American oak barrels for 23 months. Despite the oak used, the wine is not that oaky; it's spicy and smoky with notes of ripe berries and aromatic herbs. It's full-bodied, with 15% alcohol, a pH of 3.62 and 5.7 grams of acidity, keeping three grams of residual sugar. It's ripe and lush, with abundant, fine-grained tannins. 46,5000 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2024.
El Nido is the joint venture between the Gil and Australian winemaker Chris Ringland. The style is ripe and generous in oak, but somehow I found less oak in the wines (and more in Bruto) this year. They produce 70,000 bottles.
Published: Jan 09, 2025
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James Suckling
BODEGAS EL NIDO JUMILLA CLIO 2020
Monday, September 18, 2023
CountrySpain
RegionMurcia
Vintage2020
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Score
91
Mocha, cassis, olives, stewed black fruit and blackberry jam. Dense, opulent and full-bodied, with broad and creamy tannins. It’s a big wine, but flavorful and polished. Vegan.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Wine Spectator
93
Drinking Window
2023 - 2031
From: Mediterranean Spain: Where to Start? (Mar 2021)
Opaque ruby. Intensely perfumed black and blue fruits, vanilla and a suave floral nuance on the spice-accented nose. Smooth and appealingly sweet on entry and then tighter in the midpalate, offering concentrated cherry cola, black currant and exotic spice flavors and a hint of dark chocolate. Dusty tannins add shape to a very long, dark-fruit-dominated finish that strongly echoes the floral note.
- By Josh Raynolds on January 2021
The goal for this project of the Gil Family (Bodegas Juan Gil), was to explore just how high Jumilla’s quality could be pushed. It has been a big success. The two wines produced here, Clio and El Nido, are considered by many to be among Spain’s finest red wines, regardless of their origin. Famed Australian winemaker Chris Ringland consults. Readers familiar with Ringland’s work will see his imprint on these lush, lavishly fruity and concentrated wines that can also age effortlessly. The estate comprises almost 77 hectares of mostly old-vine Monastrell yielding a fairly large quantity of wine.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2024 - 2036
From: The Rambunctious Catalan Mediterranean and Beyond (Sep 2024)
The 2021 Clio is a blend of 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from the 1936-planted Zingla Vineyard in Jumilla. Aged for 23 months in French and American oak, this garnet-hued wine offers complex aromas of herbs and plums, complemented notes of mint, balsamic and ash. Concentrated and rich on the palate, it flows with a silky texture, culminating in a velvety finish. This is a ripe, sun-kissed red with a precisely executed barrel-aging regimen.
- By Joaquín Hidalgo on April 2024
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Miguel Gil, recorded owner of the top domain Juan Gil, chose quality over quantity in Jumila, undiscovered for years, out of respect and love for his region (and great wine!) For the mini project of Bodegas El Nido, he calls on the Australian top winemaker Chris Ringland (at Parker good for 100/100…) 2 wines are made at this small Bodega: Clio & El Nido. The 16 ha Monastrell followed of 60 years old perched on terraces oriented northeast. Furthermore, 25 years ago, 12 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon were planted on the hills with an oblique north in the same region. Today, these unique top quality mature grapes, magnificently bred by the Gil-Ringland duo, offer the most aristocratic wines in Spain.
The entire international wine press is unanimous in its assessment of the El Nido and Clio wines. Unprecedentedly good and fitting to the top of Spanish wines. In absolute terms, the El Nido and the Clio are not cheap, but in relative terms (eg compared to top Bordeaux) the Clio and Nido cost a fraction and therefore have an unprecedented good price / quality. In our beautiful selection of wines, the El Nido and Clio should not be missing in the opinion of Miquel and Juan Gil.
About Juan Gil Family Estates:
The Juan Gil Family estates represents a group of small wineries spread all throughout Spain: from Jumilla to RíasBaixas, Montsant foothills to Calatayud, the flatlands of Almansa to the venerated kingdoms of Rueda and Castilla y León. Of which they all fall under one umbrella of The Juan Gil Family Estates.
In this way they are able to create a total and representative portfolio of Spanish wine. Each winery brings something unique to the table - displaying a true sense of place. All the wines have one thing in common; they are made from native Spanish varieties.
The Juan Gil Family Estates include:
- Juan Gil
- Shaya
- Can Blau
- Tridente
- Atalaya
- Morca
- Ateca
- El Nido
- Lagar Da Condesa
- Llicorella Vins
Spijs
De 2023 Bodegas El Nido Clio is een indrukwekkende wijn met een rijke smaakpalet van blauwe en zwarte bessen, aangevuld met aardse tonen, leder en een subtiel pepertje dat zorgt voor een mooie complexiteit en balans. Door zijn kracht en lengte past deze wijn perfect bij smaakvolle gerechten zoals lamsbout, wildragout of gehaktgerechten met kruidige saus, vooral wanneer ze langzaam gestoofd of gegrild zijn om de volle smaken te versterken. De wijn komt het beste tot zijn recht bij gerechten met een stevige bereidingswijze, bijvoorbeeld geroosterd of langzaam gegaard, waardoor de rijke aroma’s en kruidigheid mooi worden aangevuld.
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Clio Jumilla is produced by Bodegas El Nido, owned by renowned winemaker Juan Gill. The grapes for this wine come from 12 hectares (29.65 acres) of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards and 32 hectares (79 acres) of very old Monastrell, with a very low yield. The vineyards are over 60 years old. The grapes are harvested by hand using small baskets to prevent bruising. The bunches are brought to sorting tables where only the best grapes are selected. The wine ages for 20-24 months in new French and American oak barrels, where it develops a very characteristic complexity. The wine is then bottle-aged for several more months and is then released around late October/November of the year. The Clio is vinified by grandmaster Chris Ringland (a 100/100 Parker). Given the enormous demand and very limited supply, this wine, like the top model EL Nido , the Blue Label (18 months) from Juan Gil, and the Corteo, importers receive an allocation (which is always too little). Despite the price, this is still unique compared to other wines of similar quality and, from that perspective, a "bargain."
The quality immediately jumps out of the glass upon arrival: earthy, mushroom, leather, blueberry, and blackcurrant jam. The palate is also remarkably complex yet smooth, revealing notes of blueberry and blackcurrant, some spice, and a hint of pepper. A powerful wine with exceptional balance and length. Breathtaking and of a very high caliber.
FACT: In the "Tab: Attachment" you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll also receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" on the Checkout page. We're located right next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Murcia |
| Appellation | Jumilla |
| Winery | Bodegas El Nido |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2036 |
| Alcohol % | 15 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 93 |
| James Suckling rating | 91 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Romantisch |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2023 Bodegas El Nido Clio is een indrukwekkende wijn met een rijke smaakpalet van blauwe en zwarte bessen, aangevuld met aardse tonen, leder en een subtiel pepertje dat zorgt voor een mooie complexiteit en balans. Door zijn kracht en lengte past deze wijn perfect bij smaakvolle gerechten zoals lamsbout, wildragout of gehaktgerechten met kruidige saus, vooral wanneer ze langzaam gestoofd of gegrild zijn om de volle smaken te versterken. De wijn komt het beste tot zijn recht bij gerechten met een stevige bereidingswijze, bijvoorbeeld geroosterd of langzaam gegaard, waardoor de rijke aroma’s en kruidigheid mooi worden aangevuld. |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$48
Drink Date:
2025 - 2035
The 2022 Clio was produced with 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that fermented in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and matured in new French and American oak barrels for 23 months. Despite the oak used, the wine is not that oaky; it's spicy and smoky with notes of ripe berries and aromatic herbs. It's full-bodied, with 15% alcohol, a pH of 3.62 and 5.7 grams of acidity, keeping three grams of residual sugar. It's ripe and lush, with abundant, fine-grained tannins. 46,5000 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2024.
El Nido is the joint venture between the Gil and Australian winemaker Chris Ringland. The style is ripe and generous in oak, but somehow I found less oak in the wines (and more in Bruto) this year. They produce 70,000 bottles.
Published: Jan 09, 2025
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
BODEGAS EL NIDO JUMILLA CLIO 2020
Monday, September 18, 2023
CountrySpain
RegionMurcia
Vintage2020
CHECK PRICE
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Score
91
Mocha, cassis, olives, stewed black fruit and blackberry jam. Dense, opulent and full-bodied, with broad and creamy tannins. It’s a big wine, but flavorful and polished. Vegan.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Wine Spectator
93
Drinking Window
2023 - 2031
From: Mediterranean Spain: Where to Start? (Mar 2021)
Opaque ruby. Intensely perfumed black and blue fruits, vanilla and a suave floral nuance on the spice-accented nose. Smooth and appealingly sweet on entry and then tighter in the midpalate, offering concentrated cherry cola, black currant and exotic spice flavors and a hint of dark chocolate. Dusty tannins add shape to a very long, dark-fruit-dominated finish that strongly echoes the floral note.
- By Josh Raynolds on January 2021
The goal for this project of the Gil Family (Bodegas Juan Gil), was to explore just how high Jumilla’s quality could be pushed. It has been a big success. The two wines produced here, Clio and El Nido, are considered by many to be among Spain’s finest red wines, regardless of their origin. Famed Australian winemaker Chris Ringland consults. Readers familiar with Ringland’s work will see his imprint on these lush, lavishly fruity and concentrated wines that can also age effortlessly. The estate comprises almost 77 hectares of mostly old-vine Monastrell yielding a fairly large quantity of wine.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2024 - 2036
From: The Rambunctious Catalan Mediterranean and Beyond (Sep 2024)
The 2021 Clio is a blend of 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from the 1936-planted Zingla Vineyard in Jumilla. Aged for 23 months in French and American oak, this garnet-hued wine offers complex aromas of herbs and plums, complemented notes of mint, balsamic and ash. Concentrated and rich on the palate, it flows with a silky texture, culminating in a velvety finish. This is a ripe, sun-kissed red with a precisely executed barrel-aging regimen.
- By Joaquín Hidalgo on April 2024
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Wijnhuis
Miguel Gil, recorded owner of the top domain Juan Gil, chose quality over quantity in Jumila, undiscovered for years, out of respect and love for his region (and great wine!) For the mini project of Bodegas El Nido, he calls on the Australian top winemaker Chris Ringland (at Parker good for 100/100…) 2 wines are made at this small Bodega: Clio & El Nido. The 16 ha Monastrell followed of 60 years old perched on terraces oriented northeast. Furthermore, 25 years ago, 12 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon were planted on the hills with an oblique north in the same region. Today, these unique top quality mature grapes, magnificently bred by the Gil-Ringland duo, offer the most aristocratic wines in Spain.
The entire international wine press is unanimous in its assessment of the El Nido and Clio wines. Unprecedentedly good and fitting to the top of Spanish wines. In absolute terms, the El Nido and the Clio are not cheap, but in relative terms (eg compared to top Bordeaux) the Clio and Nido cost a fraction and therefore have an unprecedented good price / quality. In our beautiful selection of wines, the El Nido and Clio should not be missing in the opinion of Miquel and Juan Gil.
About Juan Gil Family Estates:
The Juan Gil Family estates represents a group of small wineries spread all throughout Spain: from Jumilla to RíasBaixas, Montsant foothills to Calatayud, the flatlands of Almansa to the venerated kingdoms of Rueda and Castilla y León. Of which they all fall under one umbrella of The Juan Gil Family Estates.
In this way they are able to create a total and representative portfolio of Spanish wine. Each winery brings something unique to the table - displaying a true sense of place. All the wines have one thing in common; they are made from native Spanish varieties.
The Juan Gil Family Estates include:
- Juan Gil
- Shaya
- Can Blau
- Tridente
- Atalaya
- Morca
- Ateca
- El Nido
- Lagar Da Condesa
- Llicorella Vins
Food
Spijs
De 2023 Bodegas El Nido Clio is een indrukwekkende wijn met een rijke smaakpalet van blauwe en zwarte bessen, aangevuld met aardse tonen, leder en een subtiel pepertje dat zorgt voor een mooie complexiteit en balans. Door zijn kracht en lengte past deze wijn perfect bij smaakvolle gerechten zoals lamsbout, wildragout of gehaktgerechten met kruidige saus, vooral wanneer ze langzaam gestoofd of gegrild zijn om de volle smaken te versterken. De wijn komt het beste tot zijn recht bij gerechten met een stevige bereidingswijze, bijvoorbeeld geroosterd of langzaam gegaard, waardoor de rijke aroma’s en kruidigheid mooi worden aangevuld.
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