Vega Sicilia Alion, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2020 1.5L Cabernet Franc firm tannins

firm tannins

Coming from a south-facing parcel in the James Berry Vineyard (there's a kiss of G2 fruit) … it sports a dense purple hue as well as awesome levels of red

to the choice of plant material

blue flower and chalky stone

Finca El Bosque is one of the Eguren family’s most prized vineyard

Vega Sicilia Alion, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2020 1.5L Cabernet Franc firm tanninsAlin is the result of a careful selection of terroirs located in the best areas of DO Ribera del Duero. Soils that complement each other and the same viticultural practices used at Vega Sicilia produce wines with a firm structure. The 2020 vintage was drier than others right up to the harvest. The grapes were very healthy, but the heavy rains in September marked the vintage and diluted the fruit. We had to wait for the grapes to re concentrate before