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Vega Sicilia & Benjamin de Rothschild - Rioja Macan 2019

Vega Sicilia & Benjamin de Rothschild - Rioja Macan 2019

94/100

Robert Parker

94/100

James Suckling

Spain
Tempranillo
persistent
velvety texture
tapas

"This Rioja from Vega Sicilia develops such breadth and power that it takes the Tempranillo grape variety to a whole new level!"

"Attractive aromas of clove, blackberry, blueberry, cedar, and chocolate. It is full-bodied to medium-bodied, with fine but chewy tannins and a savory finish. Elegant and muscular. It needs three to five years to soften, but it is already impressive. (James Suckling 2023) - Wooden case delivery available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

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Estate

Vega Sicilia

Vintage

Macan

Vintage

2019

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

100% Tempranillo

Terroirs

Álava region, vines averaging 40 years old, magnificent plots located at an altitude of 500m, terraces with poor, gravelly, clay-limestone soils.

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Malolactic fermentation takes place partially in oak barrels, with the remainder occurring in vats.

Livestock farming

Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Ruby red color, brilliant disc

Nose

Elegant and harmonious; intense aromas of ripe black fruits stand out: blackcurrant, plum, blackberry, complemented by tertiary notes.

Mouth

Great depth, excellent tannic structure, with lots of complexity: the black fruits from the nose are present, along with flavors of vanilla, freshly ground coffee, and dried Mediterranean herbs, ending with a long, slightly graphite finish.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2035

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with cooked chorizo and baby potatoes, a cumin-flavored lamb stew, thin slices of cured Iberian ham...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rating (2024 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)

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

About wine:

2019 was a more concentrated and powerful year, hotter and drier; it was saved by 80 liters of rain in the first half of September, and they tried to select the highest altitude vineyards for more freshness. They reduced the amount of new barrels (55%) and increased the use of large oak casks (45%) for aging the 2019 Macán. It fermented in stainless steel with 10% of their own yeasts. It has a moderate alcohol content of 14%, soft acidity, good freshness, and good balance. The year 2019 was dry and hot, and the vinification was gentle to avoid harsh tannins. The wine is very powerful and dense, with great structure and lots of tannins. The oak is still noticeable in the aromas. Leave it in the bottle a little longer and enjoy it with powerful dishes. 87,377 bottles, 2,583 magnums, and a few larger formats were produced. It was bottled in August 2021. 2025-2031

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100

About wine:

Attractive aromas of clove, blackberry, blueberry, cedar, and chocolate. It is full-bodied to medium-bodied, with fine but chewy tannins and a savory finish. Elegant and muscular. It needs three to five years to soften, but it is already impressive. Try after 2026.

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