2006 Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Alión is a fleshy, complex, intense wine, where elegance plays a differentiating role and is the winery´s hallmark. Alión, whose name refers to the area of León where the patriarch of the Álvarez family was born, is located just 15 kilometres from the headquarters and in a very similar location, between the River Duero and the Valladolid to … Until 1998, Vega Sicilia also produced a Valbuena 3° (indicating three years of aging prior to release), although this wine has since been removed from the market. Popularity relative to other wines, spirits and beers, irrespective of vintage, based on the number of … JS 96: RP 93: WE 92: Add To Waiting List. D-magnum (3L) Worldwide Delivery Minimum order of £500. 75cl. Alion is Vega Sicilia’s second project in Ribera del Duero. With this vintage, it has made a real step forward. Tasting notes. There are 130 hectares of land divided into three large blocks, seventy of which are located on the Vega Sicilia estate itself: 30 hectares in the Padilla de Duero, and another 30 hectares in the nearby town of Pesquera de Duero. Alión The Álvarez family created Alión. UK: London . Very impressive red plums and the Alion has a very approachable feel to it, supple and even. James Suckling 96. Professional Reviews. Users have rated this wine 5 out of 5 stars. Alion, Vega-Sicilia, Ribera del Duero 2014 (1 x 750ml) $ 117.86. no sales tax applies. THE UNIVERSAL SPIRIT . A modern and up-to-date wine, quite unlike the classicism of Vega Sicilia. 2006 Vega Sicilia Alion Ribera del Duero, Spain. Its reputation is largely t ... Stores and prices for '2016 Vega Sicilia Alion, Ribera del Duero' | prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. A pesar de que el vino más cotizado y deseado de la casa es Único, el más comercial del grupo Tempos Vega Sicilia es Alión. A perfect pairing. It was the neighbour, and all too obviously the junior partner, without an apparent sense of direction. It starts with vivid red fruit aromatics, charming … Go to shop Crump, Richmond & Shaw Fine Wines. These complementary soils, along with the same winemaking process as Vega Sicilia, have given rise to … Alión is Vega Sicilia’s neighbour and sister estate, made from 50% of their own grapes, and 50% purchased from growers in the quality villages of La Horra, Roa, Gumiel, Pesquera and Moralillo. Benchmark. 2015 Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero (Pre-Arrival) SKU #1467208. Our View: From the stables of the world famous Vega Sicilia, Alión comes from a careful selection of terroirs dotted across the very best areas of the Ribera del Duero DO. Price: $74.99. Coming under the same denomination of origin, just 15 km from the earlier brands, it marked a turning point in wine production in Ribera del Duero. Upgrade to PRO to view data from the last five years. Search Rank Over Time. Vintage. Ribera del Duero is an important wine region in Castilla y Leon, northern Spain. Size. Critics have scored this wine 92 points. It is definitely modern, genuine and multicultural in character. Alion is the “younger sibling” to Vega Sicilia; made with the same elegance, but aged 2015. It has deliciously floral aromas, while the palate is altogether more savoury. There was a time (until recently) when Alión sat in Vega Sicilia's shadow. Vega Sicilia - Alion. Alión 2015 is particularly rich, concentrated. Tempos Vega Sicilia. In 1991, the Alvarez family established Alión winery next door to Vega Sicilia with the aim of producing more modern style Tinto Fino red wines that are aged in new French oak barrels. vega sicilia alion, 2016 750ml James Suckling-Ribera Del Duero, Spain -""A very savory and succulent Alion with so much complexity of flavor with berries, chocolate and dried meat.