Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero Alion 2021
96/100
Robert Parker
18/20
Jancis Robinson
95/100
James Suckling
95/100
Decanter
"Deliciously spicy—it’s 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 enjoyed young. It is a blend from vineyards in the Ribera del Duero. Fascinating aromas of delicate 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 Ribera del Duero classic that offers a panoramic view of the region. Drink from 2025.” (James Suckling 2024) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
A ruby color of great finesse, with slightly pinkish highlights in the center
Nose
Fresh and elegant, it reveals a range of crisp, freshly picked fruit aromas—blueberry, plum, and blackberry—before unfolding into more complex notes such as cedar and dark chocolate, with subtle hints of thyme and spices
Palate
Great finesse, fine-grained and elegant tannins, perfect balance and masterful craftsmanship, a nose brimming with flavors, and a long, lingering 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 it with a spiced pork tenderloin, a pepper-crusted ribeye, or a truffle-flavored Brie...
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
This wine has a very distinctive savory quality, with a distinct note of salty licorice that rises above dried oregano, thyme, black pepper, cardamom, and dried violets. The tannins are well-structured, with a toasty quality. Fresh and vibrant, yet robust, with a finish fragrant with wild roses and Earl Grey. A long, spicy finish with a lingering trail dusted with white pepper. 2025–2040
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The vintage released in 2025 is the Alión 2021, a memorable year and 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 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 chilled for 24 hours and, once destemmed, are placed in oak and stainless steel tanks, where they undergo a five-day cold maceration, 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 vintages, slightly austere, with very elegant and polished tannins and a distinct character that comes from the grapes ripening slowly. They believe that 2024 has the potential to be like 2021, after the 2022 and 2023 vintages were much more challenging. 2025–2040
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 18/20
About the wine:
A very refined Alión, with less oak than usual and a profile marked by depth and subtlety. On the palate, savory notes, a hint of salinity, and well-integrated, soft tannins. I love how the oak is integrated, with much more subtlety than in previous Alións. Smooth, chalky texture, great finesse on the palate. A hint of violet on the finish, still very youthful. 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 enjoyed young. It is a blend from vineyards in the Ribera del Duero. Fascinating aromas of delicate 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. Best enjoyed starting in 2025.
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