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Bottle of Alión 2020 Ribera del Duero, Vega Sicilia's sister winery
Modernity and Territory

Alión

Ribera del Duero · D.O. · Vintage 2020

Alión was born in 1991 with a mission different from Vega Sicilia's: to explore a more modern, direct style of Tempranillo in Ribera del Duero. Without giving up absolute quality, Alión focuses on fruit, varietal expression and a shorter but equally impeccable ageing.

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The story of this vintage

The 2020 vintage of Alión is brilliant. A year with very favourable conditions for Tempranillo: a wet winter that replenished the aquifers, a mild spring and a warm summer with cool nights that extended ripening. The grapes reached the winery with perfect phenolic ripeness, giving a wine of great colour density, explosive fruit and a structure that invites both early enjoyment and cellaring.

Tasting · Tasting notes

Deep, intense dark-cherry red. A nose of great fruit expression: raspberry, blackberry and plum, with elegant notes of toasted oak, coffee and spices. A powerful, fleshy, well-structured palate. Firm but ripe tannins. A persistent, balanced finish.

Food pairing

Grilled red meats, milk-fed lamb, furred game, cured Iberian charcuterie. Pasta with meat sauces. Semi-cured cheeses.

Temperature · Serving

16–17 °C · Uncork 30–45 min ahead.

Ageing potential

Optimal ageing until 2032–2035.

Accolades
★ 96 pts Wine Advocate · vintage 2021★ 96 pts James Suckling · vintages 2018 and others★ 96 pts Guía Peñín · vintages 2021 and 2020
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Frequently asked questions

What is Alión's relationship with Vega Sicilia?

Alión is Vega Sicilia's sister winery, founded in 1991. They share philosophy and winemaking team. Alión makes a pure Tempranillo, more modern and expressive. Price: from €85 incl. VAT.

How much does Alión 2020 cost?

Alión 2020 costs €85.00 including VAT at Vinos Master, official distributors. Free delivery to mainland Spain on orders over €250.

Technical sheet

Winery

Bodegas Alión, founded in 1991. Peñafiel, Valladolid. Vega Sicilia's sister winery.

Designation of Origin

D.O. Ribera del Duero

Grape varieties

Tempranillo 100% (Tinto Fino)

Alcohol

14.5% vol.

Ageing

14–16 months in new French oak barrels. A more modern, fruit-driven style than Vega Sicilia, but with the same absolute standards.

Vineyards

Selected plots in Ribera del Duero. Altitude 750–850 m. Limestone and clay soils. Controlled yields.

Storage

Lying horizontally, at 12–16 °C, humidity 60–70%.

Ageing potential

Until 2035. Enjoyable from now with 1 hour of decanting.

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