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Alion 2019
In 1986, the Alvarez family, which owns the Bodegas Vega Sicilia that produces the legendary "Unico", decided to create vineyards to produce a quality wine with a different philosophy and its own identity, quite independent of the Bodegas Vega Sicilia. The vineyards and cellars are located in Peñafiel (Valladolid). The first vintage, "Alion 1991", appeared in 1995. It was immediately...
75 cl
CHF96.00
Tax included
Powerful red
Country
Spain
Region
Ribera del Duero
Producer
Bodegas y Vinedos Alion
Appellation
Ribera del Duero DO
Grape
Tempranillo
Wine Name
Bodegas y Vinedos Alion 2019
James Suckling Points
96
Parker Points
95
Color
Bright ruby red.
Nose
Intense, complex, full-bodied with some mineral, spicy touches and flavours of very ripe black fruit and mocha.
Mouth
Opulent, velvety, warm, elegant and fresh, despite the high alcohol content. The tannins are supple and refined. The balance between the acids, alcohol and tannins is perfect. Exceptional length, with a roasted finale.
Winemaking
15 years in oak barrels, then 10 years in the bottle.
Aging potential
14 months in French oak barrels.
Alcohol level
14.0%
Meals
A wine for special occasions, refined cuisine, cuts of quality red meat, game, full-bodied cheeses.
Ribera del Duero
This wine-growing district, which stretches along both banks of the Douro for more than 110 kilometres, crosses four provinces. The rise of Ribera del Duero, a name that is synonymous with quality all over the world, is almost ...
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