Clio is Bodegas El Nido’s iconic Jumilla red, a powerful blend dominated by old-vine Monastrell with a smaller share of…Clio is Bodegas El Nido’s iconic Jumilla red, a powerful blend dominated by old-vine Monastrell with a smaller share of Cabernet Sauvignon, drawn from low-yielding, stone-strewn vineyards in the arid Valle de La Aragona. Typically aged clos…Learn More »
$56
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
93
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Dark, lush fruit rolls out in thick layers of plum and blackberry, wrapped in sweet, glossy oak that currently leads the show in Bodegas El Nido Clio 2023, yet the underlying freshness keeps this powerful red from feeling heavy. The texture is creamy and voluptuous, the tannins surprisingly gentle for the size of the wine, and the finish hums with lingering dark fruit and baking-chocolate notes that promise greater harmony after a few years of rest.
Slow-braised beef short ribs; Charcoal-grilled lamb chops with rosemary; Jamón ibérico and aged Manchego
Clio is Bodegas El Nido’s iconic Jumilla red, a powerful blend dominated by old-vine Monastrell with a smaller share of Cabernet Sauvignon, drawn from low-yielding, stone-strewn vineyards in the arid Valle de La Aragona. Typically aged close to two years in a mix of French and American oak, it’s known for its dense, glass-staining color, luxurious texture, and deeply ripe dark-fruit profile layered with spice, mocha, and smoky-mineral notes, marrying New World opulence with a distinctly Mediterranean, limestone-driven backbone.