Jan 21, 2013

Clío 2010

SWIC Score: 92 (JMG) 
Tasting notes: Figues, toast, complex, powerful, ripen.
Available: QC (SAQ 10835482 - $ 46.50)
 
Region: D.O. Jumilla (Murcia)
Varieties: 70% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Ageing: 22-26 months in oak barrels
Alcohol level: 15.5% alc./vol.

Bodegas El Nido is a project founded 10 years ago in Jumilla (at the southern region of Murcia). It results from the collaboration of the local Gil family (owners of Bodegas Juan Gil) and the Australian winemaker Chris Ringland. Old vines of Monastrell is the main component of Clío, complemented by about a 30% of Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards planted 25 years old. The resulting wine is matured for two years in oak barrels before being bottled. Intensity, strength and opulence are just three words that can define what you can find in this very good example of what Jumilla can offer in terms of high quality wine.

Vintage tasted: 2010 (December 2012)

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