Date Tasted: 9/2021

Top-quality wines like Alion reminds me why wine is my passion and why my whole life is dedicated to it.

Appearance: Deep shiny ruby colour. 

Nose: It is a wine with self-confidence, and it is not afraid to show itself with intensity, complexity and bright primary fruit like red and dark berries and plum. Gradually develops some hints of tomato leaf, nutmeg, clove, allspice and cigar box.

Palate: It is luscious with an intense core of red fruits. It has high acidity and high velvety tannins with a cherry aftertaste lasting for minutes. 

Drink or Hold: It is admirable now and in the next ten years.

Food Pairing: Slow-cooked beef versions with an intense sauce will be an ideal pairing. 

Score: 95

Name: Alion

Producer: Tempos Vega Sicilia

Variety: Tempranillo

Vintage: 2017

Region: DO Ribera del Duero, Spain

Alcohol: 15%

Retail Price: 70€

Serving temperature: 16-18 C°

Drink it until 2030