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Label of 2009 Vega Sicilia Alion

  • 2009 Vega Sicilia Alion

  • Ribera del Duero, Spain
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      • $ 151 / 750ml
    • Red - Rich and Intense

    • Critic tasting note: "Blueberry, savory plum and lemony oak are the key aromas on this firmly structured RDD. Flavors of blackened toast, blackberry, pepper and creamy oak finish pure, strong and long, with mint, licorice and chocolaty residual notes. Drink through 2022." - 92/100, Wine Enthusiast

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2009 Vega Sicilia Alion Ribera del Duero DO
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2009 Bodegas y Vinedos Alion Ribera del Duero 750ml, Red, Castilla y Leon, Case of 6
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Alion Ribera Del Duero, Spain, Castilla Y Leon
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2009 Bodegas y Vinedos Alion, Ribera del Duero
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Alion Ribera del Duero [Pre-Arrival]
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Bodegas y Vinedos Alion, Ribera del Duero - [[pre-arrival]], Sicilia, Italy
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2009 D-Magnum (3L)
2009 Vega Sicilia, Alion, Ribera del Duero DO 1x3L, Spain, Castilla y Leon
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Winery

Vega Sicilia

Vega Sicilia is widely regarded as the greatest wine producer in Spain. The estate in Ribera del Duero is known for its dense, complex red wines made principally from the Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grape variety. Its top wine, Un...

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About the Product
Region or Appellation
Ribera del Duero
Drinking Window
2014-2021
Analytical Data
Alcohol ABV
14%
Sweetness
Dry
Production Attributes
Maturation
Oaked
Oak Type
French
Ownership
Álvarez family
Closure Type
Cork

About the Wine

Red - Rich and Intense
Style
Red - Rich and Intense
Characteristics Pepper, spice, raspberry, cherry, plum, leather. Key wines Shiraz, Carmenère, Douro red wines, Southern Italian red wines, Côte Rôtie, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Zinfandel...
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Tempranillo
Grape Variety / Blend
Tempranillo
Generally speaking, Tempranillo produces red wines with red fruit and leather aromas, high tannins, moderate to low acidity, and moderate alcohol. In 2020, Tempranillo was the third...
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Beef and Venison
Food Pairing
Beef and Venison
The general rule with all red meat is the leaner the meat, the lighter the wine – this also applies to different cuts of beef or steak, although side dishes and sauces also have to be...
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Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine

Lamb's heart Starter Course
Contains: lamb heart
Western
Hereford bone-in-ribeye Main Course
Marbled and tender
Western
Lamb rump Main Course
With asparagus and hollandaise sauce
Western
Appenzeller Cheese Course
Hard cow's-milk cheese
Swiss

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Critics Scores & Reviews

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2009 vintage
92 / 100
9 scores
95 - 100
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When to drink: 2014 to 2021
2009 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2014
Blueberry, savory plum and lemony oak are the key aromas on this firmly structured RDD. Flavors of blackened toast, blackberry, pepper and creamy oak finish pure, strong and long, with mint, licorice and chocolaty residual notes. Drink through 2022.
2009 Vintage Tasted: Jun 2012
Colour: deep cherry, garnet rim;Aroma: expressive, balanced, complex, ripe fruit, sweet spices;Flavour: long, ripe fruit, round tannins, fine bitter notes;
2009 Vintage Tasted: Jul 2015
2009 Vintage Tasted: Sep 2014
2009 Vintage Tasted: Sep 2013
2009 Vintage
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Vintage Critics Score Avg. Price (ex-tax)
All 92 / 100 $ 127 2023 – – 2020 94 / 100 $ 85 2019 91 / 100 $ 123 2018 94 / 100 $ 123 2017 93 / 100 $ 137 2016 94 / 100 $ 130 2015 92 / 100 $ 135 2014 93 / 100 $ 176
2009 Vintage: Spain Learn more

Vintage quality: Excellent

Current condition: Ready to drink, will keep

The 2009 vintage for Spain was extremely good.

cold winter saw heavy rains which brought much needed water to moisture-depleted soils. Spring was initially cool but soon heated up prompting an early and successful budburst and flowering, although May saw ...

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