Vega Sicilia Alion 2001

Vega Sicilia Alion 2001

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  • Vinous rating 95
Vega Sicilia Alion 2001
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75 cl

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£145.00
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Alion, first produced in 1991, is made entirely from Tempranillo (Tinto Fino), primarily from the Ribera del Duero region. It represents a more modern style for Vega Sicilia, but it is produced within the same philosophy of quality and terroir as their other wines.

Vega Sicilia Alion 2001 is a full-bodied red wine from Spain`s Ribera del Duero region. This vintage underwent fermentation in wooden vats and was aged for 12-14 months in new French oak barrels.

Aromas of blueberry and blackberry blend with hints of creosote, tar, liquorice, and earthiness. The palate reveals sweet fruit flavours complemented by well-integrated tannins.

Vega Sicilia, founded in 1864, is known for its commitment to quality and innovation in winemaking.

95 Vinous
Bright ruby-red. Musky aromas of currant, roasted herbs, Cuban tobacco, black olive and black pepper. Lush and supple but firmly built, with wonderfully velvety, multilayered flavors of outstanding depth. This combines the solid structure of a top Bordeaux with the sheer sweetness of fruit possible in Spain. As rich as this is, there's no impression of excess weight. The finish features very fine-grained tannins and outstanding palate-saturating persistence. Clearly the finest vintage to date for this wine. .

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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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