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Here's a little fact: Alion was formerly called Vega Sicilia Valbuena 3 (the 3 signified 3 years of aging before release). Today, Vega Sicilia no longer makes a 3 year under the Vega Sicilia label. The 3 year is now Alion.
You may recognize the name Vega Sicilia; it is the premier winery in Spain's Ribera del Duero with their flagship Tempranillo (Unico) selling for more than $500 per bottle.
Tempranillos from Vega Sicilia are collectible, age-worthy, gorgeous, and simply unmatched.
"The more accessible entry from Ribera del Duero icon Vega Sicilia, this wine has aromas of blackberry preserves, Turkish delight and clove. It fills the mouth with flavors of cherry pie, plum pudding, dark chocolate, violet talc and licorice wrapped in opulent tannins that recede into a citrus-zest and floral finish." Wine Enthusiast
One of Vega's most prized wines is Valbuena 5 at $250 per bottle. Where do the grapes go that don't go into Valbuena 5?
You guessed it...
Alion's estate bottling! That's why Alion is often called the “younger sibling” of Vega Sicilia as it is made with the same winemaking style, grace, and elegance.
The 2021 Alion is a gorgeous expression of Vega Sicilia wines, offering pure Tempranillo fruit, aromatics, and complexity.
Enjoy now and over the next 20 years.
