Vega Sicilia Alion 1996

Vega Sicilia Alion 1996

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  • Robert Parker rating 90
  • Jancis Robinson rating 18
Vega Sicilia Alion 1996
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HED93604

75 cl

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£145.00
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Vega Sicilia Alion represents a contemporary interpretation of Ribera del Duero wines, showcasing the expertise of the winemaking team behind Vega Sicilia while offering a distinct character of its own. It is a blend of mostly Tempranillo, along with other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wines are often aged in oak barrels to enhance their complexity and texture. The 1996 vintage is now considered to be in its mature stage, revealing a range of tertiary notes, such as dried fruit, leather, tobacco, and hints of earthiness.
90 Robert Parker
This beautifully made Spanish red represent a more modern approach to winemaking. Sweet toasty oak competes with jammy black cherry and berry fruit in this deep, low acid offering. It possesses excellent to outstanding concentration, top flight purity, and overall equilibrium. Drink this impressively-endowed Ribera del Duero over the next 10-12 years. - Robert M. Parker, Jr.
18 Jancis Robinson
Very dark, healthy crimson. Lovely opulent nose with definite super-ripe tobacco notes. Hint of smokiness and leather hints. Still quite marked fine tannins on the finish but very comfortable to drink. Lots of personality. Long and balanced. Long. Bright, high altitude wine. Very zesty.

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Vega Sicilia

Spain's 'First Growth'

Located in Ribera del Duero, Vega Sicilia was founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, who established the vineyards with cuttings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec taken from the vineyards of Bordeaux. The estate planted Tempranillo alongside these Bordelais varietals, which now makes up the majority of the modern Vega Sicilia blend.

The flagship wines are Unico and Unico Reserva Especial - the former is aged for 10 years before release while the latter is a blend of only the finest vintages. Valbuena 5 is the estate's 'entry level' wine, a five year aged Tempranillo. Alongside Vega Sicilia, the same team also manage Bodegas Alion in Ribera del Duero and Bodegas Pintia in Toro.

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