Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero Alion 2020
96/100
Guia Penin
95/100
Robert Parker
94/100
James Suckling
93/100
Vinous
"According to Vinous, this Ribera del Duero represents Vega Sicilia's modern approach to this prestigious appellation!"
"This red wine is refined and elegant, with aromas of blackberry, black olive, iron, and terracotta. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied on the palate, with slightly chewy tannins and a savory finish. It will soften nicely with age. (James Suckling 2023) - Delivery in wooden cases is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
Intense ruby color, beautiful brilliance, clear
Nose
Concentrated aromas, scents of black cherry, undergrowth, olive, blackberry, hints of dark chocolate
Mouth
Delicate and elegant attack, lovely depth, fine and delicate tannins, aromas consistent with those previously experienced, long and harmonious finish with pleasantly spicy nuances.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a spiced pork tenderloin, a peppered ribeye steak, or a truffle-infused brie cheese.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The year 2020 was drier than average until harvest time, when rain diluted the grapes, which had to wait to regain their concentration. The result is that Alión 2020 is a more balanced and fresher wine. They felt that the skins were very ripe and that they could extract more and use a little more American oak (4%) in the aging process. Starting in 2019, they kept the press wine separate until June, and they keep separate quantities of press wines that are aged in different containers depending on the quality of the wine. They used a percentage of concrete and oak tanks for aging, which gives the wine more verticality and freshness. This is a subtle and elegant Alión, less dense than other vintages, but with beautiful balance and very elegant tannins. 2025-2035
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Alión 2020 is made from grapes grown in different plots in Padilla de Duero, Valbuena de Duero, and Pesquera de Duero. It was aged in barrels and casks, with a small portion placed in concrete vats. Garnet red in color. The aromas are characterized by notes of sour cherry and blackberry, as well as wild herbs and undergrowth. The palate is dry and chalky, with a slight freshness and a rich, tense sensation that precedes a polished, smooth, long, and complex finish. This is Vega Sicilia's modern approach to Ribera del Duero. 2025-2040
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100
About wine:
This red wine is refined and elegant, with aromas of blackberry, black olive, iron, and terracotta. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied on the palate, with slightly chewy tannins and a savory finish. It will soften nicely with age. Try it after 2025.
Guia Penin
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About wine:
Bright cherry color, complex, expressive, spicy, mineral, red fruit, and balsamic aromas; elegant, full-bodied, long, and persistent on the palate.
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