Alion Ribera del Duero 2021

Alion Ribera del Duero 2021

2021 Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz Savoury and Classic Red
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14.5% ABV Vegan

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BODY
Medium-full
OAK
Medium
SWEETNESS
Dry
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Tasting note

The vintage released in 2025 is the 2021 Alión, a year to remember, one of the best in recent times; it was relaxed and textbook in all senses, with snow in the beginning of the year, a mild spring disturbed only by frost in Pesquera that didn't affect other villages, a relatively cool summer that slowed things down, and the grapes ripened to perfection without rain after September. They used grapes from 13 different villages throughout the Ribera del Duero, 130 hectares. The grapes are cooled down for 24 hours, and once destemmed, they are put in the oak and stainless steel vats, where they undergo a five-day cold soak and then native fermentation through a "pied de cuve." It has 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.81 and 4.8 grams of acidity (tartaric). It's very fresh and fruit-driven, with the balance and elegance of the cooler years, a little austere, with very elegant and polished tannins and a different quality, when the grapes ripen slowly. They believe 2024 has the potential to be like 2021, after the 2022 and 2023 vintages were a lot more challenging. This is a large production of 244,244 bottles, 7,075 magnums and some larger formats. It was bottled in June 2023.

Luis Gutiérrez, 95 points, The Wine Advocate

Producer

Vega Sicilia

Vega Sicilia, an iconic wine producer in Spain’s Ribera del Duero region, is celebrated for its legendary wines, particularly its flagship Unico. Founded in 1864, Vega Sicilia combines centuries-old winemaking traditions with meticulous attention to detail and modern innovations. The estate’s vineyards, planted with Tempranillo and other Bordeaux varietals, benefit from the unique terroir and microclimate of the region. Vega Sicilia’s wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and remarkable ageing potential.

Region

Ribera del Duero

Ribera del Duero is a prestigious wine region located in northern Spain, renowned for its exceptional red wines, primarily made from the Tempranillo grape, locally known as Tinta del País or Tinto Fino. The region spans the upper valley of the Duero River and benefits from a continental climate with hot, dry summers and harsh winters, which contribute to the unique character of its wines. The combination of high altitude, limestone-rich soils, and significant temperature variations between day and night enhances the concentration and complexity of the grapes. Ribera del Duero is home to some of Spain’s most celebrated wineries, including Vega Sicilia and Dominio de Pingus, which produce bold, full-bodied wines with rich flavours of dark fruit, spices, and a distinct earthy quality. Established as a Denomination of Origin (DO) in 1982, the region has quickly become synonymous with high-quality, age-worthy wines that compete on the world stage.

Food matching

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  • Root Vegetables Root Vegetables

Specifications

  • 14.5% ABV
  • Country Spain
  • Sustainable
  • Traditional
  • Savoury and Classic Red
  • 2021

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