Bodegas El Nido

The Clio from Bodegas El Nido has been around since 2002. Behind this Spanish red wine from the Jumilla region are the Gil family and the renowned Australian winemaker Chris Ringland. Together they have produced an outstanding creation. This is demonstrated by the fact that the Clio has always received 90 or significantly more points in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate since 2002, the "first edition" of the wine. The most recent score was 93 points for the 2019 vintage.The Clio from Bodegas El Nido has a wonderfully intense aroma of blueberries, blackcurrants and blackberries. There are also complex notes of mushrooms and leather as well as balsamic and mineral tones that enrich the bouquet. The long ageing in wood rounds off the bouquet with notes of vanilla as well as espresso and chocolate.On the palate, this blend of 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, powerful and full-bodied, with an exceptional concentration of fruit. Outstanding freshness and a remarkably long finish. The tannins are masterfully integrated.The impenetrably deep red Clio Bodegas El Nido matured for 26 months in French and American oak barriques. Old vines, meticulous grape harvesting and excellent winemaking skills: everything is just right with this Spanish red wine.

El Nido La Viña del Corteo is one of the rarest and most impressive interpretations of Syrah in Spain. The wine comes from a small vineyard of just 1.8 hectares, which Chris Ringland had planted with Australian Syrah seedlings in 1998 - a project close to his heart within the El Nido portfolio. The vines grow at an altitude of around 700 meters, facing north/northeast, in order to preserve the natural freshness of the Syrah even in Jumilla's warm climate. Due to strict selection and the extremely limited vineyard area, production is only around 1,500 bottles per vintage.In the glass, La Viña del Corteo 2022 has a deep purple, dense color and is immediately lush and seductive. The bouquet opens with black fruits, black olives, spice and smoky roasted notes reminiscent of the concentrated style of warm Syrah regions. With a little air, black cherries, ripe blackberries and blackcurrants unfold, accompanied by a fine chocolaty nuance. On the palate, the wine is intense, complex and powerful, yet silky in structure. The finish shows peppery roasted notes, a precisely integrated acidity and a long, velvety aftertaste.Stylistically, La Viña del Corteo can deliberately be classified neither as a northern Rhône nor as an Australian Syrah icon. It combines power, depth and ripe aromatics with impressive balance and elegance - a highly potent, multi-layered Syrah that bears the signature of Chris Ringland as well as the unique terroir of Jumilla.La Viña del Corteo is a wine for special moments, rich in personality and with great development potential. It is an excellent accompaniment to hearty dishes such as braised lamb, game or spicy Mediterranean cuisine.