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Red Wine
Alion
Vega Sicilia 2019, 75cl
Ribera del Duero

89
approx. £75.96

 15%

 Good ageing

 Serve at 16º-18º

18/20  Revista de Vinhos

 

Revista de Vinhos, tasting note published in February 19th 2024

The elegance of this wine already shows the first signs on the nose. Fresh red fruit well defined, delicate, and not opulent. Very fine tannins, acidity well present but discreet, serving as the foundation for the immense structure that the wine has (and which is barely noticeable).

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Alion

Alión comes from carefully selected terroirs, located in the best areas of the Ribera del Duero DO region. The soils complement each other, and combined with the same winemaking process used at Vega Sicilia, they have produced wines with a firm structure. 2019 was a drier harvest than usual, which was also observed during grape tasting. The skins were powerful and concentrated, but with a very firm structure. The work began primarily with extraction to develop a harvest for which we reduced the total fermentation time to about 11 days. The unique batch was refined before being barrel-aged, and reducing the impact of wood and toasting is important for this type of harvest. The addition of concrete helped us to work on the verticality and freshness of the wines. 2019 was a powerful, concentrated, and juicy harvest, but also with a sensual and unctuous side.

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

SKU: 101576

Vega Sicilia

Vega Sicilia became part of the Alvarez family life in 1982. Since then it has produced solid, steady growth with the incorporation of wines produced in different wine regions, approach to new consumers around the world and has laid the foundations for a promising and successful future. The aim is to become the reference for the global prestige of a unique culture based on the continuous search for excellence, harmony with nature, rigour and dedication without limits. All thanks to the work of an exceptional team and the principles and values that transcend people, past and future generations, and which mark out the path to follow.