Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild-Vega Sicilia

Macán Clásico Rioja Tempranillo

9.1213 ratings
9.123 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Tried twice! Produced by Vega Sicilia and Bodegas Benjamin De Rothschild, aged in mostly French oak (new and 1 year old) for about 12 months, deep Ruby with aromas of fresh fruits and spice. On the palate flavors of fresh youthful berry fruit, cherry, licorice, vanilla and well integrated cedar. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit character, cacao and cedar character, very nice!

Tried twice! Produced by Vega Sicilia and Bodegas Benjamin De Rothschild, aged in mostly French oak (new and 1 year old) for about 12 months, deep Ruby with aromas of fresh fruits and spice. On the palate flavors of fresh youthful berry fruit, cherry, licorice, vanilla and well integrated cedar. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit character, cacao and cedar character, very nice!

Nov 22nd, 2021
Tobin Trevarthen

Just absolutely love this wine. Every bottle we open is magical. I keep ordering more!

Just absolutely love this wine. Every bottle we open is magical. I keep ordering more!

Apr 25th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Produced by Vega Sicilia, aged in French oak (new and 1 year old) for about 14 months, deep Ruby with aromas of fresh fruits and spice. On the palate of this youthful wine loaded with fresh berry fruit flavor, vanilla and cedar. Fine tight tannins, long finish ending with fruit character, very nice! Needs more time. Tasting Sample!

Produced by Vega Sicilia, aged in French oak (new and 1 year old) for about 14 months, deep Ruby with aromas of fresh fruits and spice. On the palate of this youthful wine loaded with fresh berry fruit flavor, vanilla and cedar. Fine tight tannins, long finish ending with fruit character, very nice! Needs more time. Tasting Sample!

Mar 16th, 2021
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.0

Warm and dense

Warm and dense

Mar 29th, 2019
Aaron Means

Cherries and coconut.

Cherries and coconut.

Dec 16th, 2017
Roberto Alamo

Powerful and delicious, let it open up.

Powerful and delicious, let it open up.

1 person found it helpfulDec 4th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Produced by Vega Sicilia and Bodegas Benjamin De Rothschild, aged in mostly French oak (new and 1 year old) for about 12 months, deep Ruby with aromas of fresh fruits and spice. On the palate flavors of fresh youthful berry fruit, cherry, licorice, vanilla and well integrated cedar. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit character, cacao and cedar character , very nice!

Produced by Vega Sicilia and Bodegas Benjamin De Rothschild, aged in mostly French oak (new and 1 year old) for about 12 months, deep Ruby with aromas of fresh fruits and spice. On the palate flavors of fresh youthful berry fruit, cherry, licorice, vanilla and well integrated cedar. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit character, cacao and cedar character , very nice!

1 person found it helpfulSep 25th, 2021
Matías Kúsulas

Beautiful color. High American oak notes. Mouthfeel has good texture but missing lift. Tannins are a touch rough but it’s still young. Ok wine.

Beautiful color. High American oak notes. Mouthfeel has good texture but missing lift. Tannins are a touch rough but it’s still young. Ok wine.

1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2021
Antonio Gianola

Expertly walking the razor's edge between traditional and modern. Very well done and recommended

Expertly walking the razor's edge between traditional and modern. Very well done and recommended

Apr 10th, 2016
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

9.0

I had is big brother a couple of month ago and it was unapproachable, yes this Tempranillo is excellent and even though it needs time, it already shows it's great quality. The collaboration between Vega Sicilia and Rotschild pays off. The wine has a deep Ruby color with a light touch of brown, the nose is still tight with notes of smoked oak, black current, pin and flowers, full body with dry round tannins and great supporting acidity, long complex and delicious finish. My score 90, drink to 2024

I had is big brother a couple of month ago and it was unapproachable, yes this Tempranillo is excellent and even though it needs time, it already shows it's great quality. The collaboration between Vega Sicilia and Rotschild pays off. The wine has a deep Ruby color with a light touch of brown, the nose is still tight with notes of smoked oak, black current, pin and flowers, full body with dry round tannins and great supporting acidity, long complex and delicious finish. My score 90, drink to 2024

Mar 4th, 2016