Vega Sicilia Alion 2009
Vega Sicilia Alion 2009 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, roast pork, steak, beef stew. Listed at £140.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Rioja Alta Bin 890, Gran Reserva Rioja 2011 La Rioja Alta · Rioja | £147.87 | |||
| Sierra Cantabria, Viñedos De Páganos La Nieta 2021 Sierra Cantabria · Rioja | £130.90 | |||
| Rioja Gran Reserva '904' 2016 'Selección Especial' La Rioja Alta MAGNUM 1.5 LITRE 2016 | £149.97 | |||
| El Carretil Artadi 2012 Artadi · Rioja | £130.00 |
Vega Sicilia Alión 2009 is a full-bodied Tempranillo red wine from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. Vega Sicilia`s Alión cuvée is a thoroughly modern expression of Ribera. Winemaking is executed entirely with modern methods and state-of-the-art equipment. A proportion of the fruit for Alión is sourced from the historic vineyards of Vega Sicilia. "The 2009 Alion, pure Tempranillo aged in French oak, has had the benefit of a couple more years in bottle than the 2011 and shows more nuances, more restraint and a more serious aroma profile. It’s also a ripe year, with notes of plums and shy violets, the oak well-integrated into the wine. The palate is full-bodied with abundant, fine-grained tannins and a velvety, juicy texture, with good extraction and stuffing. I think this will be longer lived than the 2011. They have different styles – this is classier, and 2011 is more exuberant – but they are both at a similar quality level. 320,000 bottles produced. Drink now-2021." Wine Advocate,