Alion is the modern expression of Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero — 100% Tempranillo aged in French oak, with jammy black plum and berry aromas, a whiff of milk chocolate, and a saturated, plump palate of blackberry, blueberry, cassis, chocolate, and licorice on the finish.
Tasting Notes
Jammy black plum and berry aromas with an oaky note of milk chocolate. Saturated and plump on the palate with blackberry, blueberry, and cassis flavours. Chocolate and licorice notes show on the woody finish. Alion was created as Vega Sicilia's more modern, accessible expression — aged entirely in French oak for a rounder, fruitier profile than the legendary Único.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino)
- Origin: Spain, Ribera del Duero
- Style: Dry red, aged in French oak, modern Ribera del Duero
- Winemaking: French oak ageing, modern winemaking approach by Vega Sicilia
Food Pairing
Red meat, game, and cheese. Built for a serious meal.
Serving
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for 30 minutes. Will age for 10 to 15 years.
About the Producer
Vega Sicilia is Spain's most iconic winery, established in Ribera del Duero in 1864 and producing the legendary Único and Alion from Tempranillo grown on the region's high-altitude meseta.