Stylistically, the 2022 vintage continues the estate's recent evolution towards greater fruit purity. Fresh black fruits dominate—blackberry, black cherry—accompanied by a delicate touch of violet. The tannins are particularly supple on the palate, giving the wine an ease and fluidity that make it one of Tempos Vega Sicilia's most drinkable vintages. Less ripe than the 2021 vintage and with slightly darker fruit notes, it offers a charming balance between fruit and oak, complemented by subtle notes of lactic creaminess and pink pepper. A graceful and unpretentious vintage of Macán Clásico. 2026-2036" (Jancis Robinson 2025)
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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
2026
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with paella, Iberian pork ribs, a tapas platter...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2026 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
They had to adjust the harvest dates for the grapes used in Macán Clásico 2022, prioritizing freshness over density, which resulted in their earliest harvest in the region, beginning on September 11, 10 days earlier than in 2021. They also took care with the oak barrel aging to achieve good integration of the wood into the wine, resulting in a juicier, rounder wine and a more hedonistic vintage. It contains perhaps 1% Grenache, up to 6% in some lots, harvested fairly early, or "very green," according to winemaker Gonzalo Iturriaga. The wine has a restrained maturity and an alcohol content of 14%, a pH of 3.78, and an acidity of 4.75 grams. This is the first year that 100% of the yeasts were wild, and they aged the wine in barrels, only 5% of which were American and 30% used, for 10 months, and 25% in stainless steel vats. The wine reflects the heat and ripeness of the year, especially when compared to the 2021 Macán I tasted alongside it, but the results are much better than expected, with a harmonious nose, balanced palate, and very fine tannins. Overall, it is a triumph over the unfavorable conditions of the year. A total of 236,067 bottles, 2,110 magnums, and a few larger formats were produced. It was bottled in June 2024. 2026-2032
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 16,5/20
About wine:
Stylistically, the 2022 vintage continues the estate's recent evolution towards greater fruity purity. Fresh black fruits dominate—blackberry, black cherry—accompanied by a delicate touch of violet. The tannins are particularly supple on the palate, giving the wine an ease and fluidity that make it one of Tempos Vega Sicilia's most drinkable vintages. Less ripe than the 2021 vintage and with slightly darker fruit notes, it offers a charming balance between fruit and oak, complemented by subtle notes of lactic creaminess and pink pepper. A graceful and unpretentious vintage from Macán Clásico. 2026-2036
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Structured, with notes of fresh blackberries and dark spices. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, with soft tannins that become slightly tight in the medium-long finish. Keep to allow the tannins to soften. Drink from 2027.
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