Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild-Vega Sicilia

Macán Clásico Rioja Tempranillo

9.037 ratings

9.17 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

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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

9.5

Gorgeous

Gorgeous

Jul 8th, 2015

9.0

Drier than I wanted but tasty still

Drier than I wanted but tasty still

Nov 4th, 2023

8.9

Very good. Well made but no sense of place

Very good. Well made but no sense of place

Nov 16th, 2017

9.4

Chocolatey and dark with silky tannins but it's too young

Chocolatey and dark with silky tannins but it's too young

Nov 12th, 2015

9.3

I thought bodega Sicilia was only in riveria del Douro but I was clearly wrong. Perfect pairing with sucking pig.

I thought bodega Sicilia was only in riveria del Douro but I was clearly wrong. Perfect pairing with sucking pig.

Sep 12th, 2015

8.8

Modern polished Rioja wine, the style reminds of Ribera del Duero with dark elegant fruits and well integrated oak. A crowd pleasing wine.

Modern polished Rioja wine, the style reminds of Ribera del Duero with dark elegant fruits and well integrated oak. A crowd pleasing wine.

May 2nd, 2015

Augusto Giacoman

9.3

2010 is a classic in Rioja - this is a stunner

2010 is a classic in Rioja - this is a stunner

Apr 4th, 2015

9.1

DAD had this 2 years ago

DAD had this 2 years ago

Nov 21st, 2021

9.4

Robert had this 7 years ago

Robert had this 7 years ago

Jan 8th, 2017