Name: 2012 Bodegas Alión, Ribera del Duero, Spain
Brand: martinafruit.com
SKU: 56281688020
Price: 149.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2745 (27 reviews)

2012 Bodegas Alión, Ribera del Duero, Spain

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2012 Bodegas Alión, Ribera del Duero, SpainAlin was the first 100 percent Tinto Fino wine aged in 100 percent new oak in Ribera del Duero.. and where the mighty Vega Sicilia lead, others followand the style is now very popular in the DO, but, unsurprisingly, seldom equalled. Exuberant fruit and age worthy restraint go hand in hand; the 2012 is a cornucopia of violets, damson, black olive and toasty oak less flamboyant than some of its forebears ( 2009 being an example), maybe, but still with

As it develops in the glass the fruit aromas become more intense and complex

consistency and style

com (July 2008)

Cool and composed on the palate there's a beguiling sweetness too that is so typical of Margaux

combined with rich tannins

showcasing their racing vibrancy

delineated bouquet with pure black cherries

Reserve Spirits Manager

this cask is

and also where the Sangiovese really comes into play

with layers of sweet spice

Citrus peels