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Red Wine Clio 2021
Crianza red wine from Jumilla. Blend of old-vines Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
Crianza. 24 Months in French and American oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 15.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Jumilla
Wineries: Bodegas El Nido
P 93
94
94
Availability: In stock
€45.30
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This is the new vintage of Clio, a top-notch Spanish red wine from DO Jumilla.
The wine is produced by Bodegas El Nido - a branch of Gil Family Estates - from a blend of old, almost centenary Monastrell (70%) vines and Cabernet Sauvignon.
As always, this Crianza red wine was crafted by the prestigious Aussie winemaker Chris Ringland, from Barossa Valley.
Macerated and fermented partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels, this red wine from Jumilla was then transferred into new American and French oak barrels, where it completed malolactic fermentation and was aged for over a period of 24 months.
We strongly suggest that you decant Clio 2021 at least 1 hour before you drink it.
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| Appearance | The red wine Clio is deep ruby with a garnet rim. |
|---|---|
| Nose | Succulent black fruit presented in all its forms, from fresh to marmalade-ish. This blend of Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon also suggests caramel and toffee, with some gentle hints of toast, cocoa, Havanna cigars and coffee. In the background, some earthy and mineral nuances. |
| Palate | Huge, powerful and savoury, and it also shows a distinctive elegance, thanks to Mr. Ringland's masterful touch. Fruit and freshness define the palate, complemented with exotic touches of spices, violets, some vegetal nuances, some toasted notes, and deep mineral undertones. This wine from Bodegas El Nido has a linear, steely acidity, some ripe tannins and very long finish. |
| Our personal opinion | Rightly bearing a Greek Muse name, Clio 2021 is a truly inspiring red wine. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Clio 2020: Enterwine 95. Parker 93. Peñín 94. Clio 2019: Enterwine 95. Parker 93. Clio 2018: Enterwine 94. Clio 2017: Enterwine 95. Peñín 94. Parker 93. Clio 2014: Enterwine 96. Peñín 94. Parker 92. Clio 2013: Peñín 94. Parker 92. Clio 2012: Parker 93. Clio 2011: Parker 93. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Jumilla |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 24 |
| Parker's Score | 93 |
| Enterwine's Score | 94 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Percentage of variety | Monastrell 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%. |
| Pairings | Birds, Chocolate, Chocolate cake, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Fruity and Fresh, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
3 Reviews
A terrific wine!
Since 2008, my wife and I were introduced to Juan Gil wines and their 2 El Nido & Clio off springs by a friend of us who lives in Abarán, Murcia Spain.
I have an 'El Nido' story about her as well, that I'll tell shortly in an El Nido wine 'review'...
I drank probably about 6 to 12 Clio bottles over the years, and since then it was 'love on first taste' for me and us!
It has always been a very smooth, silky, greatly balanced and powerful wine, that has never disappointed me or us.
I do recommended it very much!
I have an 'El Nido' story about her as well, that I'll tell shortly in an El Nido wine 'review'...
I drank probably about 6 to 12 Clio bottles over the years, and since then it was 'love on first taste' for me and us!
It has always been a very smooth, silky, greatly balanced and powerful wine, that has never disappointed me or us.
I do recommended it very much!
Review by
(Posted on 1 March 2022)
Great
An immensely powerful wine, still in the making. Anyhow, it is already a pleasure.
Review by
(Posted on 6 November 2018)
Muse
Ringland and his team have begun to reduce the oak ageing period of Clio. It is a good decision, and I must say tha the wine greatly benefits from it. It still is a big and imposing wine, but the fruit and the terroir are now less suffocated. This will probably peak in 5-7 years.
Review by
(Posted on 15 January 2018)
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