Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2015 750ml

$159.95/bottle

Add Case to Cart

$0.00

Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2015 750ml

Name: Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2015 750ml
Brand: Alion (Vega Sicilia)
SKU: 950353
Price: 159.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92.8 (6 reviews)

Case of 6

Sample image only. Please see Item description for product Information. When ordering, the item shipped will match the product listing if there are any discrepancies. Do not order solely on the label if you feel it does not match product description.

SKU 950353

$959.70/case

$159.95/bottle

Tariffs included

Availability: This is a Long-term Pre-arrival item and is available for online ordering only. This item will ship on a future date after a 4-8 months transfer time. For more about Pre-arrival orders, see FAQ.

Pre-arrival

Case Only

Minimum order 6 bottles

JS 96pts

VM 94pts

WA 93pts

WE 92pts

WS 91pts

DC 91pts

See professional reviews

Very impressive red plums and the Alion has a very approachable feel to it, supple and even. The nose delivers some savory, slightly tarry and earthy character with a classic, direct and easy-to-understand feel. Some dried flowers, too. The palate has medium body and delivers fleshy, round red cherries, gently savory, spicy elements and fine, long and detailed tannins. A great Alion, full of flavor, very fresh. Drink across the next 15 years.

Country: Spain
Region: Castilla Y Leon
Appellation: Ribera Del Duero

Size: 750ml
Color: Red
Alcohol by Vol: 15.0%

More Vintages:

SKU: 950353 Category: Pre-arrival

More about this item

Winery

Alion (Vega Sicilia)

Shop all from Alion (Vega Sicilia)

Varietal

Tempranillo

There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.

Country

Spain

Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.

Region

Castilla Y Leon

The ancient, arid and beautiful region of Castilla y Leon is the largest in Spain, and amongst the largest single 'regions' in any country of Europe. It has been famed throughout the centuries for its architecture, its people, its art and literature, and not least for its characterful and flavorful wines, which capture the beating heart and passion of Spain and Spanish culture. Castilla y Leon is essentially a vast plateau, and is extremely dry, with a poor soil structure which one might think would make viticulture difficult, if not impossible. However, Castilla y Leon has plenty of native grape varietals which are able to stretch their roots deep underground, to tap into the moisture and minerals which can be found there.

Appellation

Ribera Del Duero

Ratings & Reviews

JS 96pts

James Suckling

VM 94pts

Vinous Media

Youthful purple. An expansive, highly complex bouquet evokes ripe dark berries, incense, candied flowers and vanilla, and a smoky mineral flourish adds urgency and lift. Sweet and seamless on entry, offering palate-staining blackberry, cherry compote and spicecake flavors and suggestions of mocha and cola. Tightens up steadily on the back half but shows no hard edges. Finishes with excellent, dark-berry-driven tenacity and smooth tannins coming in slowly.

WA 93pts

Wine Advocate

Produced with 100% Tinto Fino or Tempranillo grapes in a modern and fruit-forward style with generous oak, the 2015 Alión is juicy and intense, cropped from a warm and dry year that delivered a 15% alcohol red that is voluptuous and hedonistic. It matured for 12 to 14 months in oak barrels, mostly French and mostly new. At first I found it quite ripe, with black rather than red fruit, a little earthy and with a touch of licorice and ink. The palate reveals abundant, slightly dusty tannins without the quality they had in 2014; it's a little dry on the finish, a riper and more powerful vintage of Alión. The nose improved tremendously with time in the glass as it opened up, but the tannins remained quite present. It might need a little more time in bottle to polish those edges. 230,730 bottles and some larger formats where produced. It was bottled in June 2017.

WE 92pts

Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of violet, blackberry and plum toggle between fruity and floral, while this ripe-year Tempranillo feels a touch heavy, with hard tannins. Baked blackberry and black-tea flavors culminate on a short finish, with minty oak notes and scrubbing tannins. Drink through 2026.

WS 91pts

Wine Spectator

Loamy earth and tobacco notes mingle with plum, currant and licorice flavors in this solid red. Firm tannins and clean acidity keep this balanced. Not showy, but harmonious. Drink now through 2027. 19,228 cases made, 2,470 cases imported.

DC 91pts

Decanter

Alión was intended to be the more ‘modern’ wine from Ribera del Duero, and it takes younger grapes from Vega Sicilia, as well as some fruit from key villages. The wine has a dark, smoky profile with a dense palate laden with black fruit and liquorice. It’s tight and intense, with a brooding, savoury character. The tannins are still firm, and the wine will benefit from more time in the bottle to settle down.

More Products From This Winery See more

WA 94pts

DC 93pts

Pre-arrival
Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2014 750ml

Case of 6

2014 is a better vintage in Ribera del Duero than in Rioja, and the 2014 Alión shows it. Sourced from…

$244.95/bottle Add Case to Cart
12 FREE

WA 95pts

WS 95pts

Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2022 750ml
The 2022 Alión comes from a year they considered to be a challenge; it was warm and dry and ripeness…

$129.88/bottle Add to Cart
WA 95pts

WS 95pts

Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2022 1.5Ltr

Case of 1

The 2022 Alión comes from a year they considered to be a challenge; it was warm and dry and ripeness…

$377.95/bottle Add Case to Cart
WA 95pts

WS 95pts

Pre-arrival
Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2022 750ml

Case of 6

The 2022 Alión comes from a year they considered to be a challenge; it was warm and dry and ripeness…

$116.95/bottle Add Case to Cart
WA 95pts

VM 93pts

Pre-arrival
Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2012 750ml

Case of 6

2012 has to be one of the best recent vintages of Alión. This 2012 Alión is pure Tempranillo from vineyards…

$149.90/bottle Add Case to Cart
JS 96pts

VM 94pts

Pre-arrival
Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2015 750ml

Case of 6

Very impressive red plums and the Alion has a very approachable feel to it, supple and even. The nose delivers…

$159.95/bottle Add Case to Cart

On Sale

Recent E-mail Deals

Great Wines Under $30

Bulk Price Deals

Fall Pairings: Burgers, Bourguignon, and a Curry Surprise

Wait on the “Steak Wine.” It’s Still Burgers (and Fall).

3 Great Wines Under $30 – Spanish Edition

Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2015 750ml

Case of 6

More Vintages:

Winery

Alion (Vega Sicilia)

Varietal

Tempranillo

Country

Spain

Region

Castilla Y Leon

Appellation

Ribera Del Duero

James Suckling

Vinous Media

Wine Advocate

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Spectator

Decanter

Similar Products From The Same Region

Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2022 750ml

Condado de Haza Ribera del Duero Alenza 2018 750ml

More Products From This Winery See more

Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2014 750ml

Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2022 750ml

Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2022 1.5Ltr

Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2022 750ml

Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2012 750ml

Alion (Vega Sicilia) Ribera del Duero 2015 750ml

In-store Only Items

Long-term Pre-arrival Items

Case Only Items

Rapid Ship

More Vintages:

Similar Products From The Same Region

More Products From This Winery See more

Trending Blog Posts