Alion 2018

TEMPOS VEGA SICILIA

Alion
2018

$122.75

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
15098389
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$106.79
Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen calificada (DOC)
Region
Castilla y Leon
Appellation
Ribera del Duero
Varietal(s)
Tempranillo 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

Vega Sicilia is a legendary estate recognized worldwide – and for good reason: this old property, dating from 1864, produces several high quality wines, including the renowned “Unico” which is subjected to an extremely long ageing process (up to 8 years before bottling), what delights the most demanding palates around the world. Founded in 1864 by Eloy Lecanda, the property bought its first vines in Bordeaux. The estate produced the first vintage of Vega Sicilia Valbuena and Vega Sicilia...

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Press reviews

James Suckling

- 96 points -

(Vintage 2018)

Fresh and very floral with violets and berries. Blackberries and orange peel, too. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, linear tannins. Excellent length and structure. Seriously structured, Better after 2024, but already beautiful.

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Decanter

- 95 points -

(Vintage 2018)

Vega Sicilia’s other expression of Ribera del Duero. Originally purchased grapes were used to build a modern style; today the winery owns almost 70% of the vineyard and is aiming for 100%. A focus on precision in winery saw grapes going into 42 separate deposits. Oak has been reined back from 100% new; with just 10% American oak. Very fine floral aromatics and an equally refined palate. Dark fruits lifted by citrus freshness, a vivid style, finishing intense and long with juicy plums.

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