Vega Sicilia Ribera del Duero Alion

Description

One of the classics of Ribera del Duero, Alion is the sister estate of the world-famous Vega Sicilia.

Tasting Notes: Here the wines are made in a more modern style than Vega Sicilia, typically displaying rich, generous fruit and lashings of spice thanks to 12 months spent in 80% new, mainly, French oak barrels.
It has a particular richness about it that follows on from the spicy and slightly smoky aromas. The palate is full of ripe fruit and spiciness which is held together with mellow tannins, a firm minerality and well-judged acidity.

Recommended food pairings: Experience this red wine from Spain ideally tempered at 15 – 18°C as an accompanying wine to vegetable stew with pesto, roasted calf’s liver with apples, onions and balsamic vinegar sauce or spinach gratin with almonds.