Bodegas El Nido is a 100-acre estate in the Valle de La Aragona, in the Jumilla region of Spain. It was founded in 2002 and is a collaboration between Australian winemaker Chris Ringland and the Gil Family. Grapes grown are Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon. Two wines are produced, the Clio, which is 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the flagship wine, El Nido, which is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Monastrell.
Purple in color. 16% ABV. Stunning nose of dark fruits, roasted herbs, smoke and leather. Full bodied with perfect acidity and notable balance. Polished and silky fruits in spades. Cherry, raspberry liqueur, kirsch and barbecued meats on the palate. The finish is long and seamless. Delicious wine that is exceptionally easy to drink. The wine is in a sweet spot now but will drink well for another 3-5 years.
My rating: 94 points.
Clio is a great value at $40. The 2022 is currently available at retail. I’m stocking up and you should as well.