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Bodegas Alion Ribera Del Duero 2004
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BN#237432 |
The sultry nose of this wine ranges from bright, blue fruits to flowers to spices to roasted fruit, followed by a ripe, fleshy, concentrated mouthful of fruit, creamy tannins and layers of complexity. Aged in French oak, this top quality red will make an amazing match for flavorful loin of pork dishes, braised short ribs, grilled steaks and/or hearty cheeses, cured hams and olive tapenade.
Wine Advocate
Bodegas Alion was started by the renowned estate of Vega Sicilia in 1991. Grapes are sourced from vineyards next to the winery and from Vega Sicilia’s own vineyards at Valbuena. Eighteen hectares of Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) form the actual Alion estate. The 2004 Alion is inky purple-colored with an alluring perfume of toasty oak, lavender, violets, mineral, blackberry, and blueberry compote. This is followed by a full-bodied, rich, opulent, wine with incipient complexity, and notes of licorice, mocha, and espresso emerging on the palate. The lengthy finish is pure and persistent. Give it 3-5 years in the cellar and drink it through 2025.
Score: 96.
—Jay Miller,
February
2008.
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Red
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White
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Sparkling
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Kosher
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Organic
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Biodynamic
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Sustainably
Grown
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Screw Cap
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Future
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Pre-arrival
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All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.
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