Alión Red Wine 2022 Ribera del Duero
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Vintage
2022
Grape varieties
Tempranillo
Alcohol content
14,5% Vol.
Temperature
16-18°C
Volume
75cl
Region
Rioja
Wine type
Red
“A benchmark Ribera del Duero Tempranillo: Alión 2022 delivers dark fruit, silky tannins, and a long, mineral-driven finish.”
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Nose
Opulent dark fruit — black plum, cassis, and preserved cherry — interwoven with graphite minerality, warm spice, and subtle cedar and vanilla from oak ageing.
Palate
Full-bodied and generously structured, with fine-grained, grippy tannins and a refreshing acidity that keeps the ripe fruit lifted and the mouthfeel focused.
Finish
Long, minerally finish with lingering notes of dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, toasted earth, and cedar — hallmarks of a genuinely age-worthy Tempranillo.
Alión 2022 stands as one of the most eagerly anticipated releases from Ribera del Duero each year, crafted by Bodegas Alión — a project born from the same visionary spirit that shaped the legendary Vega Sicilia estate. Made exclusively from Tempranillo grown on the high plateau of Castile, this is a wine that speaks with unmistakable authority about its place of origin.
Ribera del Duero's terroir is genuinely distinctive: limestone and alluvial soils, elevations approaching 800 metres above sea level, and diurnal temperature swings that preserve natural acidity while encouraging deep colour and fruit concentration. The 2022 vintage delivered warm, dry conditions tempered by cool nights — a combination that produced Tempranillo of impressive ripeness and structural integrity. For those looking to buy Alión red wine online or explore premium Spanish wines from this celebrated denomination, the 2022 is a compelling choice.
In the glass, the wine opens with an opulent nose of dark plum, black cherry, and cassis layered over subtle notes of graphite, dried herbs, and warm spice. The oak influence is present but measured, adding a backbone of vanilla and cedar without overshadowing the fruit. On the palate, the mouthfeel is generous and structured, with grippy yet fine-grained tannins that frame a core of ripe fruit and refreshing acidity. This is an age-worthy, full-bodied red wine from Ribera del Duero that rewards both patience and immediate enjoyment.
The finish is long and minerally, with lingering echoes of dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, and toasted earth — a hallmark of the best Tempranillo Spain wine expressions from this appellation. Decanting for at least an hour is recommended to unlock the wine's full aromatic potential.
At the table, Alión 2022 is a natural partner for roasted or grilled red meats, slow-braised lamb, aged sheep's milk cheese, and hearty Castilian stews. Discover it at Mercado 46 and enjoy European delivery straight to your door.
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The Winery
Founded in 1864
Bodegas Vega Sicilia stands as one of the most legendary names in Spanish wine, with origins dating back to 1864, when Eloy Lecanda founded the estate in Valbuena de Duero, within the Ribera del Duero Denominación de Origen (province of Valladolid, Castilla y León). Lecanda introduced prestigious French varieties that coexisted with the local tempranillo — then known as tinto aragonés — laying the foundation for a truly singular style. The Herrero family took ownership in 1890, and in 1982 the Álvarez family acquired the estate, propelling the group to international acclaim. The philosophy of Vega Sicilia is built on a demanding premise: the finest wine is always the one yet to be made. This relentless pursuit of excellence translates into an extraordinary patience in winemaking, with extended ageing in barrel and bottle that can span decades depending on the vintage. The flagship wine, Único, is released with ten years of ageing and has proven an unparalleled capacity for cellaring, placing it among the world's greatest wines. The Único Reserva Especial, a blend of three different vintages, represents the rarest and most sought-after expression from the estate. In 1986, the Álvarez family conceived a distinct project within the same group: Bodegas Alión, also in Ribera del Duero, whose first vintage reached the market in 1995. Alión embodies a more contemporary vision — more approachable in style, with shorter ageing, and distanced from the classicism of the parent winery. Its debut vintage earned a place in Wine Spectator's Top 100, and it has achieved scores of 96 Parker points and 95 points in the Peñín Guide. Today, the Vega Sicilia Group also encompasses Bodegas Pintia (Toro), Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia, and Tokaj-Oremus (Hungary), cementing its position as one of Spain's most prestigious and financially robust wine groups.
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