Vega Sicilia, Alión 2021
Product Information
Country Spain
Region Ribera del Duero
Grape Variety Tempranillo
Vintage 2021
ABV 14.5%
Discover the exceptional Alión 2021 Ribera del Duero wine, a beautifully crafted Spanish red that perfectly captures the diversity of the Ribera del Duero region. This premium vintage is made from select vineyards stretching from the eastern border near Soria to the legendary Vega Sicilia estate in Valbuena de Duero, creating a harmonious blend of unique terroirs.
Crafted with meticulous ageing in concrete tanks, oak barrels, and vats, Alión 2021 offers a silky texture with deep fruity flavours and refined noble tannins. This vintage is celebrated for its balanced profile, with crisp grape skins, rich fruit notes, and a smooth finish, making it a must-have for lovers of aged Spanish red wines and high-quality Ribera del Duero wines.
Vineyard and Vintage Highlights:
• 2021 growing season: Mild autumn and early winter, with protective frost levels; a memorable spring with timely rains and healthy budding.
• Summer: Slightly cool temperatures slowed vine growth, enhancing flavour complexity through significant day-to-night temperature shifts.
• Harvest: Optimal ripening with minimal rainfall in September, preserving the grape’s fresh, fruity character.
The History of Bodegas Vega-Sicilia – Legendary Ribera del Duero Wine Estate
Discover the rich history of Bodegas Vega-Sicilia, Spain’s most prestigious and iconic Ribera del Duero winery. Founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, a visionary who brought Bordeaux grape cuttings such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec to Spain, Vega Sicilia expertly combines these with the native Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grape. Nestled in the unique terroir of Ribera del Duero’s arid soils, this estate pioneered premium Spanish winemaking.
Under the ownership of Antonio Herrero from 1903, Vega Sicilia gained international acclaim, winning numerous awards. Since 1982, the Álvarez family has continued this legacy with meticulous vineyard management, focusing on low yields, green harvesting, and precise grape selection. The winery’s innovative ageing process, using a variety of French and American oak barrels, ensures complex, balanced wines that maintain vibrant fruit flavours without excessive oak influence.
Vega Sicilia’s renowned wine portfolio includes its flagship Único, a multi-vintage blend carefully aged for up to 10 years, the exquisite Único Reserva Especial, and the accessible Valbuena 5°, a five-year-aged Tinto Fino expression. These wines showcase the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, solidifying Vega Sicilia as a cornerstone of Ribera del Duero’s status as one of Spain’s top wine regions.
Additionally, Vega Sicilia oversees Bodegas Alion, Bodegas Pintia, Macán, and the Hungarian Tokaji estate Oremus, expanding its influence across Spain and beyond. Experience the legacy and excellence of Bodegas Vega-Sicilia, a symbol of Spanish fine wine craftsmanship.
