Concrete fermentation brings verticality and freshness to this Tempranillo from Spain's most storied estate, perched on the high Duero plateau where altitude sharpens the wine's natural spice and mineral cut. Delicate and deep in the same breath. Alión wrings real elegance from a challenging 2020 vintage. A glass that reminds you why Vega Sicilia's reputation for quality is nearly mythical.
Winemaker Notes
The use of concrete helped us to improve the verticality and freshness of the wines. 2020 was a challenging vintage, but the wines are delicate, deep and spicy. This Alion stands out for its elegance and finesse.
About the Producer
This is by far the most prestigious wine estate in Spain, with an almost mythical reputation for quality and rarity. The property is located 100 miles north of Madrid in the shallow Duero (Douro) river valley on the high remote plateau of Castilla y Leon. The altitude is over 700 meters creating a special climate; the cold nights and hot days during the crucial ripening period in September largely contribute to the uniqueness of Vega Sicilia. In a good vintage only about 20,000 cases of wine are made and subsequently sold on a strict allocation basis. Demand in Spain alone well exceeds the total quantity available. First brought to the estate from Bordeaux Grand Cru Classe vineyards in 1864
