Bodega y Vinedos Alion
Alion 2021
| Denomination | DO Ribera del Duero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Castile and León (Spain) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Tempranillo |
| Aging | Aged for 12–14 months in new French oak barriques in the Bordeaux style (also with a period in concrete), followed by at least 15 months in bottle |
- Origin and grape variety: Ribera del Duero designation, 100% Tempranillo, vintage 2021, 14.5% vol
- Vinification: manual harvesting and grape selection; fermentation in vats at controlled temperature
- Ageing: 12–14 months in new French oak barriques, followed by at least 15 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: blackberry, plum, cocoa and sweet spices; persistent and mineral finish
- Serving and pairings: 16–18 °C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with red meats, duck and pecorino
Description
What kind of wine it is
Alión is a still red wine that embodies the essence of the Ribera del Duero region in Castile and León. Made from Tempranillo grapes, it stands out for its enveloping and modern style. On the palate, it is silky, with balanced acidity and polished tannins leading to a mineral finish. The aromatic profile reveals notes of red fruits, blackberry and plum, interwoven with hints of cocoa, sweet spices and balsamic touches, all enhanced by refined oak ageing.
Where it comes from
The vines grow in the heart of Ribera del Duero, with plots situated at around 750 metres above sea level. In this area, the continental climate is characterised by significant temperature variations, which favour slow ripening and great aromatic concentration. The soils, composed of clay and gravel, impart an intense colour, a defined texture and the distinctive mineral imprint noticeable on tasting. Under the guidance of Vega Sicilia, the vineyards are tended to enhance the purity of the fruit and the unique features of the Spanish landscape.
How it is produced
After a rigorous manual harvest and selection of the bunches, vinification begins with alcoholic fermentation in wooden vats at a controlled temperature. Extraction is carefully managed to ensure rich colour and structural solidity. The wine rests in new French oak barrels, with a period in cement tanks that elegantly refines its texture. A further prolonged ageing follows racking, allowing the flavour profile to harmonise and achieve perfect balance.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1991 from the foresight of the Álvarez family, who lead the Vega Sicilia group, Alión represents the most modern expression of Tempranillo. The 2021 vintage, considered a textbook harvest and signed by President Marta Álvarez, masterfully enhances the purity of the fruit and the authenticity of the region. The meticulous ageing in new French oak barriques, combined with fifteen months of rest in the bottle, gives rise to a red wine widely acclaimed by critics, of rare elegance and enveloping intensity.
Awards
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2021
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
94/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Hectares: 130
| Name | Bodega y Vinedos Alion Ribera Del Duero 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Ribera del Duero DO |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Tempranillo |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Castile and León |
| Vendor | Bodega y Vinedos Alion |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1991 from the foresight of the Álvarez family, who lead the Vega Sicilia group, Alión represents the most modern expression of Tempranillo. The 2021 vintage, considered a textbook harvest and signed by President Marta Álvarez, masterfully enhances the purity of the fruit and the authenticity of the region. The meticulous ageing in new French oak barriques, combined with fifteen months of rest in the bottle, gives rise to a red wine widely acclaimed by critics, of rare elegance and enveloping intensity. |
| Origin | Castile and León, Spain (Valladolid, Burgos, Soria, Segovia) |
| Climate | Continental |
| Soil composition | Clayey and gravelly soils |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 3,300 kg/ha |
| Production technique | Hand-picked and selected grapes; alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats; maturation for 12–14 months in new French oak barriques (Bordeaux style) with passage in concrete; further bottle ageing for at least 15 months |
| Wine making | Hand-picked grapes collected in crates and selected in the winery; alcoholic fermentation in wooden vats at controlled temperature with enhanced polyphenolic extraction through high-temperature controlled fermentation; aged for 12–14 months in new French oak barriques in the Bordeaux style (with a period also in concrete to refine the texture), then at least 15 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 12–14 months in new French oak barriques in the Bordeaux style (also with a period in concrete), followed by at least 15 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |