2013 Bodegas El Nido Clio El Nido

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 92 WA 92 WS 92
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, December 2016

A deep and pretty nose is on offer here of ripe strawberries, blackcurrants and blackberries as well as some herbal character. Full and velvety with ripe and polished tannins. Lightly jammy on the finish. Delicious. Drink...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2016

I had two vintages to taste from the two wines from El Nido, starting with the 2013 Clio, produced from what the Gil family consider one of their most successful vintages as a blend of Monastrell with 30% Cabernet...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, October 2016

Kirsch, blackberry and cranberry fruit mingles with dark chocolate, anise and tar notes in this rich, ripe red. The firm tannins are well-integrated, and balsamic acidity gives this a savory note. Bold and heady, in the...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Spain
Region Jumilla
Vintage 2013
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 16%
Closure Cork

The 2013 Bodegas El Nido Clio is a proprietary blend hailing from the Jumilla region in Spain, produced by Bodegas El Nido. This red wine, comprised primarily of Monastrell with 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, is noted for its rich and bold character, with an alcohol content of 16.0%.

Critics have praised the 2013 vintage for its depth and complexity. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rates it at 92 points, describing it as one of the Gil family's most successful vintages. Reviewer Luis Gutierrez notes, "The oak is more evident here than in the 2012, but the wine seems to have better freshness and more acidity." He further highlights its accessibility compared to the El Nido.

James Suckling also awards the Clio a score of 92, appreciating its "deep and pretty nose" with ripe strawberries, blackcurrants, and blackberries. He describes the wine as "full and velvety with ripe and polished tannins," and notes a lightly jammy finish that adds to its deliciousness. Suckling suggests that it is ready to drink now.

Wine Spectator echoes these sentiments with another 92-point review, emphasizing the wine's mingling of kirsch, blackberry, and cranberry fruit with elements of dark chocolate, anise, and tar. The publication remarks on the well-integrated firm tannins and balsamic acidity that impart a savory note. They conclude that it is "bold and heady, in the modern style," recommending consumption between 2018 and 2028.

Overall, the 2013 Bodegas El Nido Clio is a highly acclaimed wine, appreciated for its rich flavor profile and structure, making it a noteworthy choice for red wine enthusiasts seeking a robust Spanish offering.