Alion 2018, Vega Sicilia, Ribera del Duero, Spain Size:1 Bottle 75cl After two decades and three

After two decades and three visits from Boisset's sparkling wine expert

an area well known for its ideal climate conditions

although I find less of the latter compared to previous bottles (including the one tasted blind just three weeks earlier)

spice and a generosity that keeps you reaching for the next sip

Alion 2018, Vega Sicilia, Ribera del Duero, Spain Size:1 Bottle 75cl After two decades and three99. 95 per bottle NEW ABV 15% James Suckling 96 100 "Fresh and very floral with violets and berries. Blackberries and orange peel, too. Medium to full bodied with firm, linear tannins. Excellent length and structure. Seriously structured, Better after 2024, but already beautiful." Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95+ 100 "The 2018 Alin follows the path of the 2016: it is fresh and elegant and from a cooler (more Atlantic) vintage with more rain than the