Bodegas El Nido was envisioned by the 4th generation of the Gil Family as a tribute to the old Monastrell vines, cloned from the ones originally planted by their great-grandfather, Juan Gil Giménez. These vines, some near 90 years old today, are planted on their original, un-grafted rootstocks at 1,300 to 2,300 feet. The continental climate of the region is dry, with just 10-12 inches of rainfall annually. Rocky and sandy limestone soils provide excellent drainage and allow the vineyards to be dry-farmed. Extreme diurnal temperature changes, especially in the growing season, ensure even paced ripening concentrated berries with complex aromas and flavors.
