Winery: Bodegas y Viñedos Alión D.O./Zone: D.O. Ribera del Duero (Spain) Country: Spain Location: Peñafiel Varietal: 100% Tinta Fina (Tempranillo) Type: Red Alcohol content: 13.5% vol Aging: (If known, e.g., “12 months in French oak barrels”) Capacity: 75 cl Vintage: 1995 Contains sulfites . Tasting Notes: Appearance: Bright ruby color with garnet reflections, showing elegant evolution. Nose: Complex aromas of ripe cherry, aged tobacco, sweet spices (vanilla, clove) and a hint of aromatic herbs. Palate: Fresh and balanced, with refined, silky tannins. Flavors of red fruits (raspberry, redcurrant), spicy notes and a long, persistent finish. Ideal pairing: Red meats, roast lamb, mature cheeses. Conclusion: A classic Ribera del Duero at its peak. Elegant, with depth and perfect harmony between fruit and aging. Bodegas Alión 2005 D.O. RIBERA DEL DUERO VARIETIES: 100% Tinto Fino. CULTIVATION: 25-30 year old vineyards. AGING: 16 months in new Nevers oak barrels. OAK TYPE: French oak. APPROXIMATE PRODUCTION: 236,382 bottles TASTING NOTES: Color: Deep cherry red with cardinal red edges. The result is a slightly spicier nose with notes of ripe red fruits adorned with subtle hints of wood. On the palate, it shows great purity, with aromas of fruit at just the right point of ripeness. Long and elegant finish.