Flavour Profile

Alión

Alión Ribera del Duero

Name: Alión Ribera del Duero
Brand: Alión
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.75 (0 reviews)

Spain, Castilla y León

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

4.2

Sometimes Reviewed

2020

750 mL

WINE DESCRIPTION

Alión Ribera del Duero is a robust red wine from the renowned Ribera del Duero region of Spain. This full-bodied wine has a deep ruby hue, and on the nose it reveals aromas of dark fruits such as blackberry, cherry and ripe plum. On the palate, the wine is velvety and well-rounded, with a solid structure of tannins and acidity. Flavors of cherry, blackberry and licorice are carried by a long finish. Alión Ribera del Duero is a powerful and complex wine that is best enjoyed with hearty dishes such as stews, game and grilled meats.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Alión Ribera del Duero is a deep and complex red wine, with aromas and flavors of dark fruits such as blackberry and plum.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with soft tannins and a velvety texture. The finish is long, with hints of oak and spice. Overall, it is a well-balanced and elegant wine.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2060

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Non-Alcoholic

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Alión

Region: Castilla y León

Castilla y Léon is one of Spain's largest and most important wine regions, located in the northern half of the Iberian Peninsula. It is a region rich in viticultural history and with a continental climate. Castilla y Léon has a long and storied history of winemaking, with the first vines being planted by the Romans in the 1st century BC. The region has been producing wine ever since, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in Spain

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

0 Reviews