{"product_id":"alion-2013-vega-sicilia-ribera-del-duero","title":"Alion 2013 - Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlión 2013 – Bodegas Alión (Vega Sicilia): The Modernity and Nobility of Ribera del Duero\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCuvée Presentation: The Other Face of the Vega Sicilia Myth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1991 by the Álvarez family, the mythical owners of Vega Sicilia, Bodegas Alión was born from an audacious ambition: to create a modern, independent, and masterful expression of great Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) in Ribera del Duero. Far from being a second wine, Alión is a cru in its own right that stands apart from the traditional Vega Sicilia style. Vinified with surgical precision and aged exclusively in new French oak barrels from Bordeaux, Alión takes its name from the municipality of León where the group's founder, David Álvarez, was born. An iconic wine, renowned for its elegant breeding, fleshy texture, and great finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2013 Vintage: The Triumph of Rigor and Freshness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the greatest European terroirs, the 2013 vintage was demanding and cool in Ribera del Duero. While this complex year tripped up many estates, the extraordinary savoir-faire of the Vega Sicilia team worked wonders. Thanks to a drastic selection of grape bunches, Alión 2013 proves to be a great success: a wine of dazzling freshness, without any heaviness, combining a velvety tannic structure with a captivating mineral tension. A remarkably drinkable bottle that far exceeds the expectations for the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the private cellar of a particularly discerning Swiss connoisseur, this bottle offers absolute guarantees of integrity and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private cellar of a discerning Swiss connoisseur (perfect temperature-controlled storage).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect (into the neck, original level).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby red with brilliant purple and garnet reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good overall presentation (presence of a very slight superficial scratch, not affecting readability).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapsule \u0026amp; Cork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect original capsule, sealed and airtight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Impression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle in impeccable condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAromatic Profile and Food Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, the wine unfolds an intense and refined bouquet: wild blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, notes of bitter cocoa, cedar, fine toastiness, and touches of sweet spices. On the palate, the attack is smooth and enveloping. The texture is dense, sculpted by silky, perfectly integrated tannins and a savory freshness that extends the finish. Purchase this exceptional bottle to accompany a matured Galician beef rib, roasted lamb rack with herbs, or braised Iberian pork cheek.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vega Sicilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54468069294419,"sku":"AVC2013RDD","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Alion_2013_Vega_Sicilia_-_Ribera_del_Duero_Spain_75cl_3_0bca5b7d-ba99-46e8-ae13-1e84b1cd5df6.jpg?v=1785680964","url":"https:\/\/www.wineuponatime.com\/en\/products\/alion-2013-vega-sicilia-ribera-del-duero","provider":"Wine Upon A Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}