Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero DO - Alion - Rouge - 2019

Wine:

Sharing the same birthplace and aging techniques as Vega Sicilia, the 2019 red Ribera del Duero Alion is much more than a little brother! In this hot and dry vintage, it offers more structure, power, and concentration, without sacrificing a certain sensuality, a velvety and evident juice. Ripe and engaging, this wine unfolds all the sophistication of the place and the estate, displaying intense black fruit and velvety tannins. A feat, with moreover perfectly integrated woodiness that always leaves this plush and comfortable imprint characteristic of the House. Rated 94/100 by Parker

Vinification:

Hand-harvested in 12 kg crates to preserve the berries intact. Fermentation in wooden vats with regular temperature control. Aged for 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels and cement vats. Aged for 15 months in bottle before release.

Color:

Bright ruby red with purple highlights.

Nose:

On opening, fine aromas of fresh fruit, black cherry and licorice develop, with lightly smoky notes in the background.

Palate:

Full-bodied and meaty, the palate reveals a fine, concentrated juice with good volume and a generous body.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Spit-roasted rack of lamb, prime rib, duck effiloché.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040

This global vineyard legend derives its strength from a place and a family, fervently sought after by enthusiasts from all over the world.

These lands, bathed by the Duero and shaped by an austere climate and skilled hands, indeed forge one of the crown jewels of global viticulture: Vega Sicilia. The Alvarez family has created an icon, linking land, time, and man for eternity.

If these wines rank among the world's viticultural elite, nothing has been left to chance: the barrels are crafted by the estate using their unique methods; the aging processes are extremely lengthy, with some cuvées only reaching the market after waiting up to 10 years.