Alión 2019

Alión 2019 is a powerful, concentrated and sensual Ribera del Duero, displaying intense aromas of ripe black plum, black cherry and dark berries alongside violet, graphite, balsamic notes, coffee, cocoa and subtle spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich and juicy, with impressive concentration and firm yet beautifully polished, velvety tannins. Despite the power of the warm and dry 2019 vintage, the wine retains freshness and precision, with layers of ripe dark fruit, mineral notes and finely integrated oak leading into a very long, focused and elegant finish. Made from 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) from vineyards averaging 39 years of age in Padilla de Duero, Valbuena de Duero and Pesquera de Duero, Alión 2019 combines the depth and structure of Ribera del Duero with the refinement characteristic of the Vega Sicilia family. Production comprised 256,526 standard bottles, 7,005 Magnums, 608 Double Magnums, 80 Imperials and 5 Salmanazars. Drinking window: now to approximately 2041, with James Suckling suggesting it is particularly rewarding from 2025 onward. Serve at approximately 18°C; when enjoyed young, decanting for around 1–2 hours is recommended.

Alión 2018 is a taut and refined red wine. On the nose, it is vibrant, with exquisitely delicate floral scents (violet) and fruity notes (blackberry, orange peel). The palate is rounded and smooth, featuring solid and streamlined tannins. The oak is exceptionally well-integrated, contributing to a pleasing texture. Here too, the dark fruits mingle with the zesty freshness of citrus. A very lively and intense style. The finish is extended, evoking juicy plums.

Alión 2017 is a mature red wine boasting intricate aromas of red and black fruits, complemented by hints of violet and nuanced with spicy undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied, robust, and refined. This wine is exceptionally indulgent, characterized by sweet, silky tannins and seamlessly integrated acidity. The finish is extensive and enduring.

Alión is a fleshy, complex and intense red wine that reveals an aromatic range of red fruits with notes of fine toasted wood. The ripe black and red fruits reappear on the palate, accompanied by a sweet tannin and a creaminess from the aging process. This is a powerful and fleshy wine with a long and elegant finish.

On the palate, sweet tannins of concentrated black fruit combined with sweet and creamy tannins from French oak. It is flavourful, powerful, and fleshy with a display of truly evocative nuances.

It shows a good mid palate with a great load of fruit notes, well balanced with the subtle notes of wood and some spicy hints. Its mid palate is tasty, fleshy and expressive. It has sweet and refined tannins, still quite drying. Good acidity which provides a deep and crispy wine. Long and very persistent finish. One of the greatest Spanish wines.

Powerful and embracing attack. It shows a good load of fruit notes, well integrated notes of wood and some spicy hints. Its mid palate is tasty, fleshy and expressive. Sweet, polished and unctuous tannins and a good acidity. Great structure. Long and persistent finish.

Honest and voluminous on the palate. Medium-bodied with good acidity and very intense, ripe tannins. Not too long a finish but very persistent. Sweet roasted and smoky notes at retro-olfaction.

Powerful attack that fills the mouth. Lots of fruit, with well integrated wood and spicy flavours. Very tasty, meaty and expressive mid palate. Polished and creamy tannins. Long, persistent finish. All this features turn it into a round wine.

The palate, concentrated tannins of black fruit combined with sweet tannins and creamy French oak. It is tasty, powerful, meaty, with a truly impressive display of hues.