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Vega Sicilia & Benjamin de Rothschild - Rioja Macan Clasico 2019

Vega Sicilia & Benjamin de Rothschild - Rioja Macan Clasico 2019

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4/5 (1 customers)

94/100

Penin

93+/100

Robert Parker

93/100

James Suckling

17/20

Jancis Robinson

Spain
Tempranillo
long finale
character
duck confit

"A 100% Tempranillo from Vega Sicilia that expresses the very essence of the Álava region!"

The second wine in the Bordeaux sense is the Macán Clásico 2019, a more concentrated and powerful wine from a warmer, drier year that was saved by 80 liters of rain in the first half of September. It fermented in stainless steel with 10% of their own yeasts, and 22% was aged in stainless steel and the rest in new and used oak barrels, mainly French but with about 5% American barrels, for 12 months. The wine has a moderate alcohol content of 14%, soft acidity, good freshness, and good balance. 2019 was a dry, hot year, and vinification was gentle to avoid overly pronounced tannins. The nose is ripe without excess, and the oak is well integrated. The palate is juicy and round, with fine tannins and a velvety texture. (Wine Advocate 2023)

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Estate

Vega Sicilia

Vintage

Macan Clasico

Vintage

2019

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

100% Tempranillo

Terroirs

Vines averaging 32 years old, located at an altitude of 500 meters, on terraces with poor, gravelly, clay-limestone soils, in the Álava region.

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Traditionally, part of the malolactic fermentation is carried out in barrels.

Livestock farming

Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Garnet color, purple highlights, clear and bright

Nose

Concentrated, fruity bouquet: blackberry, morello cherry, and black cherry, with refined notes of vanilla and oriental spices, nuanced by toasted and chocolatey undertones.

Mouth

Attractive structure, firm but rounded tannins, flavors echo those on the nose, long finish with notes of graphite and sweet spices, beautiful aromatic complexity.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2024

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with paella, Iberian pork ribs, a tapas platter...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rating (2023 guide) 93+/100 (Outstanding wine)

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About wine:

The second wine in the Bordeaux sense is the Macán Clásico 2019, a more concentrated and powerful wine from a warmer, drier year that was saved by 80 liters of rain in the first half of September. It fermented in stainless steel with 10% of their own yeasts, and 22% was aged in stainless steel and the rest in new and used oak barrels, mainly French but with about 5% American barrels, for 12 months. The wine has a moderate alcohol content of 14%, soft acidity, good freshness, and good balance. The 2019 vintage was dry and hot, and the vinification was gentle to avoid overly pronounced tannins. The nose is ripe without excess and the oak is well integrated. The palate is juicy and round, with fine tannins and a velvety texture. 2023-2029

Penin Guide

Guide Penin

Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100

About wine:

Balanced style, clear aromas, bright cherry color, balanced aromas, with character, powerful, red fruits, ripe fruits, structured palate, fruity, flavorful.

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2023 guide) 17/20

About wine:

Very deep crimson. Very bright, toasty, and intense fruit. Very lively and exciting. A touch of salinity. Very long. 2023-2030

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

About wine:

Rich yet refined and layered nose, revealing aromas of dark plums, dried strawberries, olives, cocoa beans, and savory Mediterranean spices. The medium-bodied to full-bodied palate is framed by an abundance of powerful, fine-grained tannins that give it a grippy texture. Needs time. Drink after 2024.

Customer rating

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4/5

based on 1 review

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Note and opinion by Mr. DOUWE V. Published on 07/30/2025

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