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 the Wine Advocate and Jancis Robinson!"
"A fairly deep, yet fresh and harmonious wine that can be drunk early. A blend of Ribera del Duero vineyards. Fascinating aromas of fine spices, dark chocolate, black cherries, blackberries and cedar wood. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine, chalky tannins and a persistent finish. Impeccable balance. A Ribera del Duero classic offering a panoramic view of the region. Drink from 2025. (James Suckling 2024) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)
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Eye
Fine ruby color, with slightly pinkish highlights on the disk.
Nose
Freshness and elegance, revealing a range of crunchy, just-picked fruit scents: blueberry, plum and blackberry, then opening up to more tertiary notes such as cedar, dark chocolate with subtle hints of thyme and spices.
Mouth
Great finesse, fine-grained, elegant tannins, perfect balance and great mastery, flavors not lacking in the nose, long-lasting finish with delicious saline and peppery notes.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with spiced pork filet mignon, peppered prime rib, truffled brie...
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
This wine has a very distinctive savory appeal, with a distinct salty licorice note hovering over dried oregano, thyme, black pepper, cardamom and dried violets. The tannins are well presented, with a toasty edge. Fresh and vibrant, yet robust, with a fragrant persistence of wild roses and Earl Grey. Long, spicy finish with a long, white pepper-dusted trail. 2025-2040
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the 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 start of the year, a mild spring disrupted only by frosts in Pesquera that didn't 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 Ribera del Duero villages, covering 130 hectares. The grapes are chilled for 24 hours and, once destemmed, placed in oak and stainless steel vats, where they undergo a five-day cold maceration, followed by indigenous fermentation via 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's very fresh and fruity, with the balance and elegance of cooler years, a little austere, with very elegant, polished tannins and a different quality, as the grapes ripen slowly. They think the 2024 has the potential to be like the 2021, after the 2022 and 2023 vintages were much more difficult. 2025-2040
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 18/20
About the wine:
Very fine alion, with less oak than usual and a profile of depth and subtlety. On the palate, sapidity, a little salinity, well-integrated, soft 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 aftertaste, still very primary. One of the best Alións I can remember. 2024-2040
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
A fairly deep, yet fresh and harmonious wine that can be drunk early. A blend of Ribera del Duero vineyards. Fascinating aromas of fine spices, dark chocolate, black cherries, blackberries and cedar wood. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine, chalky tannins and a persistent finish. Impeccable balance. A Ribera del Duero classic offering panoramic views of the region. Drink from 2025.