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Alion Ribera del Duero Tinto Fino

9.1109 ratings
9.124 pro ratings
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Tinto Fino
Top Notes For
Max Gottesfeld, FWS, CSW

Slightly muted nose with plenty of tighter flavors not ready yet.

Slightly muted nose with plenty of tighter flavors not ready yet.

1 person found it helpfulSep 18th, 2014
Victor Charcan

Serious and well made, easy drinking despite the complexity, length and concentration. Ripe cherries and notes of coffee, cocoa and tobacco

Serious and well made, easy drinking despite the complexity, length and concentration. Ripe cherries and notes of coffee, cocoa and tobacco

1 person found it helpfulMay 4th, 2014
David Jones

Great, as always! 2009 was a great year and while young, terrific!

Great, as always! 2009 was a great year and while young, terrific!

1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2014
Nick Apone

2009 Vintage. Crushed rocks, anise, cherries, tar, and cured meat dominate the nose. Black cherry, eucalyptus, and balsamic, are the leading flavors of this wine. The wine is gritty, opened for 8 hours and still has real grip. This will do well in the cellar for another 5 years.

2009 Vintage. Crushed rocks, anise, cherries, tar, and cured meat dominate the nose. Black cherry, eucalyptus, and balsamic, are the leading flavors of this wine. The wine is gritty, opened for 8 hours and still has real grip. This will do well in the cellar for another 5 years.

Mar 20th, 2015
Sarah Boyle Robert

Notes of leather, cinammon, nutmeg, and red fruits.

Notes of leather, cinammon, nutmeg, and red fruits.

Mar 1st, 2015
Rachel Macalisang

Lead Sommelier - The Bazaar by José Andrés

9.0

Deep mocha and vanilla notes. Full bodied and delicious.

Deep mocha and vanilla notes. Full bodied and delicious.

Feb 13th, 2015
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

I really enjoyed this wine. I think Americans would have to love it. It's got all the boldness of a Corvette or Kate Upton. Only downside for me is that the tannins could be a little more polished, especially two years after its commercial release. WA gave the 2011 94 points.

I really enjoyed this wine. I think Americans would have to love it. It's got all the boldness of a Corvette or Kate Upton. Only downside for me is that the tannins could be a little more polished, especially two years after its commercial release. WA gave the 2011 94 points.

Jan 23rd, 2015
Denis Roudenko

17/20 (93/100)

17/20 (93/100)

Oct 27th, 2014
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.1

Purple ruby. Complex aromas that show both pure fruit and maturation in oak. Dark plummy fruit, aromas of wild herbs. Long, firm and silky textured. Needs more time.

Purple ruby. Complex aromas that show both pure fruit and maturation in oak. Dark plummy fruit, aromas of wild herbs. Long, firm and silky textured. Needs more time.

Oct 22nd, 2014
Sarah Shadonix

Delicious but such a baby. Can't wait to try again in 10 years.

Delicious but such a baby. Can't wait to try again in 10 years.

Dec 29th, 2013