Bodegas Vega Sicilia • Ribera del Duero, Spain
Alión is a single red wine from the Vega Sicilia family, conceived as a modern, opulent yet finely balanced expression o…Alión is a single red wine from the Vega Sicilia family, conceived as a modern, opulent yet finely balanced expression of Ribera del Duero, made entirely from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) sourced from prime vineyards around Padilla, Valbuena an…Learn More »
$100
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
95
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Generous dark fruit in the 2020 Bodegas Vega Sicilia Alión is wrapped in a cool, lifted profile, with blackberry and plum edged by hints of black olive, warm earth and a touch of spice from partly American oak. The palate feels sleek yet mouthfilling, with very fine but still slightly firm tannins giving structure and a long, savory, mineral-tinged finish. This vintage stands out for its poise and freshness rather than sheer power, promising even greater harmony with a few more years in bottle.
Roast lamb with rosemary, Iberico pork presa, Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
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Alión is a single red wine from the Vega Sicilia family, conceived as a modern, opulent yet finely balanced expression of Ribera del Duero, made entirely from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) sourced from prime vineyards around Padilla, Valbuena and Pesquera de Duero. Typically aged 12–14 months in predominantly new French oak (increasingly complemented by larger foudres and concrete), it is known for combining dense, ripe dark fruit and rich texture with notable elegance, structure, and long ageing potential, standing as the group’s most international…