Alión 2018 wine · Bodegas y Viñedos Alión (Vega Sicilia Group) · 0.75 L bottle
Ribera del Duero · D.O.

Alión 2018

Very Good (CRDO Ribera del Duero) · 0.75 L bottle

A cool, rainy year; Atlantic, fruity wines with marked acidity.

★ 95 pts · Wine Advocate★ 96 pts · James Suckling★ 95 pts · Guía Peñín
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About this vintage

Alión 2018 — A cool, rainy year; Atlantic, fruity wines with marked acidity.

Tasting note

A cool, rainy year that gives the most Atlantic and taut Alión of the range. Intense purple with a lively rim. A nose of fresh black fruit, violet, liquorice and a minty balsamic note, with well-judged oak. On the palate it stands out for its nerve: juicy, with fine tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, fresh finish. Filigree and tension rather than sheer power; delicious and with a future.

Ageing

Around 14–16 months in new French oak barrels, followed by bottle ageing before release.

Grapes

Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) 100%.

Food pairing

Sirloin, rib-eye, small game, lamb stews and semi-cured cheeses.

Serving

16–18 °C. Decant for at least 30–45 minutes.

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