Ratings
RP 96
Identity
| Producer | Bodegas Alión |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Tempranillo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep cherry red with violet rim |
| Aroma | Spicy, mineral, ripe fruit notes of plums and red cherries, creamy aromas |
| Palate | Full-bodied, fresh, fruit-driven, balanced acidity, firm but polished tannins, elegant and silky texture |
| Finish | Long and enveloping finish with notes of ripe fruit and toasted nuances |
| Food Pairing | Red meats, stews, cheeses, roasted lamb, game |
| Serving Temp | 18°C |
| Aging Potential | 15-20 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Total Acidity | 4.80 |
| Sugar (g/l) | No data |
| pH | 3.8 |
| Aging Process | 14 months in new French oak Bordeaux barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in wooden tanks with temperature control, including a five-day cold soak and native fermentation using pied de cuve |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Approximately 750 meters above sea level (average vineyard altitude). |
| Soil | Alluvial terraces |
| Vine Age | Average vine age approximately 40 years. |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | The harvest is done by hand in 12 kg boxes between September 21 and 29 |
Interesting facts
| Alión is the youngest wine of the Vega Sicilia group, made 100% from Tempranillo and aged in new French oak barrels without reuse. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 8436014252449 |
| Weight | N/A |
| Cork | natural cork |