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Vega Sicilia & Benjamin de Rothschild - Rioja Macan 2021

Vega Sicilia & Benjamin de Rothschild - Rioja Macan 2021

96/100

James Suckling

18/20

Jancis Robinson

95/100

Robert Parker

Spain
Tempranillo
silky
velvety texture
tapas

"Considered by the press to be one of Macan's best vintages to date: 'pure silk,' according to Jancis Robinson!"

“The 2021 Macán [...] is serious, harmonious, and subtle, more elegant than all previous vintages, reflecting the freshness of the year. It is well-structured, very well-balanced, with lovely balance, freshness, and abundant yet refined tannins. It is one of the best vintages, if not the best to date. [...] 2026–2037” (Robert Parker 2026)

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Estate

Vega Sicilia

Vintage

Macan

Vintage

2021

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

99% Tempranillo, 1% Graciano

Terroirs

Álava region, vines averaging 40 years old, magnificent plots located at an altitude of 500 meters, terraced vineyards with clay-limestone and gravelly soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Partially malolactic fermentation in oak barrels; the rest takes place in tanks

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and casks, followed by an additional 6 months in wooden vats, then 3 years in bottles

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Ruby red color, bright appearance

Nose

Elegant and harmonious; it offers intense aromas of ripe black fruits—blackcurrant, plum, and blackberry—enriched by tertiary notes

Palate

Deep and complex, with excellent tannic structure: the black fruit notes from the nose are complemented by flavors of vanilla, freshly ground coffee, and dried Mediterranean herbs, leading to a long finish with a hint of graphite

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink from

2026

Drink before

2040

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with grilled chorizo and baby potatoes, a cumin-spiced lamb stew, or thin slices of aged Iberian ham...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2021 Macán comes from a vintage marked by above-average rainfall and a few hailstorms in June, which reduced yields, though the weather was favorable during the harvest. It contains 1% Graciano. It has an alcohol content of 14.5%, a pH of 3.8, and five grams of acidity. This year, they used 100% indigenous yeasts, and the wine was aged in new barrels (50%) and 4,000-liter oak casks for 12 months, followed by an additional six months in 20,000-liter oak vats. This wine is serious, harmonious, and subtle, more elegant than all previous vintages, reflecting the freshness of the year. It is well-structured, very well-proportioned, with beautiful balance, freshness, and abundant yet refined tannins. It is one of the best vintages, if not the best to date. A total of 112,755 bottles, 3,354 magnums, and a few larger formats were produced. It was bottled in August 2023. 2026–2037

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2025 guide) 18/20

About the wine:

The 2021 vintage is a particularly refined expression of Macán. On the nose, it offers aromas of cedar, graphite, and a hint of India ink, while on the palate it reveals a chalky precision and impressive depth. The oak is much more subtle than in previous vintages, allowing the wine’s innate finesse to express itself clearly. The texture is smooth, almost like pure silk, and the finish is long, harmonious, and subtly powerful. An elegant and precise vintage with excellent aging potential. 2026–2040

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

A depth of fresh black berries and black plums is enhanced by complex notes of graphite, balsam, delicate spices, and cocoa powder, with hints of bay leaf and minerals. The tannins are taut, lively, and chalky. Long and tight, yet well-integrated. One of the finest examples of Macan. An exciting vintage. Drink from 2026.

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