Vega Sicilia Alion 2019

Description

100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)

Alión comes from carefully selected terroirs located in the very best areas of the Ribera del Duero DO region. The soils complement each other, and allied with the same winemaking process used in Vega Sicilia, they have produced wines with a firm structure.

2019 was a drier vintage than normal, which was also noted during the grape tasting. Potent, concentrated skins, yet with a very firm structure. Work essentially started with extraction to develop a vintage for which we reduced total vatting for fermentation to around 11 days. The odd batch was refined before being barrelled
and reducing the impact of the wood and the toast is important for this type of vintage.

2019 was a potent, concentrated, juicy vintage, yet with a sensual and unctuous side too.

“92/100. While tightly meshed and structured by firm, chalky tannins, this red has a plush, polished frame matched to a pretty range of boysenberry coulis, violet, mocha and Earl Grey flavors. Reveals hints of tar and black licorice that linger on the juicy finish. Drink now through 2029.” (Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator Jul 31, 2023)

Alc: 15%