Oak prominent initially on bouquet. Later it shows more on nose than palate. A rich medium to full bodied palate - one of the richest 100% Temperanillos I have had. (Known as Tinto Fino in Ribeira del Duero). Good core of fruit and oak even at 10 years but I would argue the oak masks the characters of the Temperanillo grape to an extent but certainly makes an attractive Red aimed at Western palates. Alion is one of the rising stars of the Ribeira following the success of Vega Sicilia. Fine grained if not firmish tannins but softening at this age. Never seen this in Australia. I bought this in New York in 2013. One of the 1001 Wines.
Oak prominent initially on bouquet. Later it shows more on nose than palate. A rich medium to full bodied palate - one of the richest 100% Temperanillos I have had. (Known as Tinto Fino in Ribeira del Duero). Good core of fruit and oak even at 10 years but I would argue the oak masks the characters of the Temperanillo grape to an extent but certainly makes an attractive Red aimed at Western palates. Alion is one of the rising stars of the Ribeira following the success of Vega Sicilia. Fine grained if not firmish tannins but softening at this age. Never seen this in Australia. I bought this in New York in 2013. One of the 1001 Wines.
Feb 16th, 2018
not in a great place, strange bottle, overall disappointment ...
not in a great place, strange bottle, overall disappointment ...
Feb 6th, 2021
with Jon and Lam, CT. 11.21.20
with Jon and Lam, CT. 11.21.20
Nov 22nd, 2020
2008 very young, complex, ripe
2008 very young, complex, ripe
Apr 13th, 2015
Lush, ripe and beautiful. Good acidity. Drinking beautifully
Lush, ripe and beautiful. Good acidity. Drinking beautifully
Apr 10th, 2015
One of my favorite all-round wines. After good airing, rich and delicate flavor, cherries and walnuts renaming in the palate. A superb wine from@the same region as Vega Sicilia.
One of my favorite all-round wines. After good airing, rich and delicate flavor, cherries and walnuts renaming in the palate. A superb wine from@the same region as Vega Sicilia.
Feb 28th, 2015
2008
Apr 12th, 2015
Victor had this 9 years ago
Victor had this 9 years ago
Oct 31st, 2015
John had this 10 years ago
John had this 10 years ago
Jun 3rd, 2015
Andres had this 6 months ago
Andres had this 6 months ago
Oct 19th, 2024
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
