Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero Alion 2021
96/100
Robert Parker
18/20
Jancis Robinson
95/100
James Suckling
95/100
Decanter
"Deliciously spicy, this is one of Alion's best vintages according to Wine Advocate and Jancis Robinson!"
"A fairly deep but fresh and harmonious wine that can be enjoyed early. It is a blend of wines from the Ribera del Duero vineyards. Fascinating aromas of fine spices, dark chocolate, black cherries, blackberries, and cedar wood. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, with fine, chalky tannins and a lingering finish. Impeccable balance. A classic from Ribera del Duero that offers a panoramic view of the region. Drink from 2025." (James Suckling 2024) - Delivery in wooden crates is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
A ruby color of great finesse, with slightly pinkish highlights on the rim.
Nose
Fresh and elegant, it reveals a range of crisp, freshly picked fruit aromas: blueberry, plum, and blackberry, then opens up to more tertiary notes such as cedar, dark chocolate, with subtle hints of thyme and spices.
Mouth
Great finesse, fine-grained and elegant tannins, perfect balance and great mastery, flavors that are flawless on the nose, a long finish with deliciously salty and peppery notes.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a spiced pork tenderloin, a peppered ribeye steak, or a truffle-infused brie cheese.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About wine:
This wine has a very distinctive salty appeal, with a distinct note of salty licorice hovering over dried oregano, thyme, black pepper, cardamom, and dried violets. The tannins are well presented, with a toasty quality. Fresh and vibrant, yet robust, with a fragrant finish of wild roses and Earl Grey. Long, spicy finish with a lingering hint of white pepper. 2025-2040
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The vintage released in 2025 is Alión 2021, a memorable year, one of the best in recent times; it was relaxed and classic in every sense of the word, with snow at the beginning of the year, a mild spring disrupted only by frosts in Pesquera that did not affect the other villages, a relatively cool summer that slowed things down, and the grapes ripened to perfection without rain after September. The grapes come from 13 different villages in the Ribera del Duero, covering 130 hectares. The grapes are cooled for 24 hours and, once destemmed, are placed in oak and stainless steel vats, where they undergo cold maceration for five days, followed by indigenous fermentation using a "pied de cuve." It has an alcohol content of 14.5%, a pH of 3.81, and 4.8 grams of acidity (tartaric). It is very fresh and fruity, with the balance and elegance of cooler years, a little austere, with very elegant and polished tannins and a different quality, when the grapes ripen slowly. They believe that 2024 has the potential to be like 2021, after the 2022 and 2023 vintages were much more difficult. 2025-2040
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 18/20
About wine:
A very refined Alión, with less oak than usual and a profile of depth and subtlety. On the palate, it is savory, with a hint of salinity and well-integrated, smooth tannins. I like the way the oak is integrated, with much more subtlety than previous Alións. Fluidity, chalky texture, lots of finesse on the palate. A touch of violet on the finish, still very primary. One of the best Alións I can remember. 2024-2040
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About wine:
A fairly deep but fresh and harmonious wine that can be enjoyed early. It is a blend of wines from the Ribera del Duero vineyards. Fascinating aromas of fine spices, dark chocolate, black cherries, blackberries, and cedar wood. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, with fine, chalky tannins and a lingering finish. Impeccable balance. A classic from Ribera del Duero that offers a panoramic view of the region. Drink from 2025 onwards.
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