The grapes for the Macan wines come from vineyards, some of which are nearly 100 years old, with very low yields. Both wines mature in French oak barrels for 14 to 18 months. Only then are samples from individual barrels tasted and selected for Macán Clasico or Macán. The name Macán comes from Macanes, the inhabitants of San Vicente de la Sonsierra in the neighborhood
Macán DO
DOSpainLa RiojaTempranillo0.75LRed wines14.5%16-18° CChocolateGameRed meatsRoasts
- Description
Purple color in the glass. Black cherry and plum aromas dominate the nose, with spicy undertones reminiscent of gingerbread and cedarwood. Despite its youth, it is already quite velvety on the palate. Thick tannins give it backbone. A wine that still has great things ahead of it. If you have the patience and let the wine rest for a few more years, the Macan will surely thank you for developing its full potential.
Awards: 94+ points Robert Parker and 95 points Guia Penin
Founded in 1864 and owned by the Alvarez family. 240 hectares of vineyards are planted with Tempranillo , Cabernet Sauvignon , Malbec and Merlot .
When David Alvarez purchased Vega Sicilia in 1982 , he bought the responsibility. Because with the two vintages of 1915 and 1917 the winery became world famous for its wines and has been in the top league ever since. Alvarez has not only lived up to the responsibility, but also founded the Alión winery in 1992, a further addition to Ribera del Duero . In 1997 the Vińdos Pinitia estate was added. The same philosophy as Vega Sicilia, the same know-how, a different region and a different name. From Pintia you get a lot of wine and history for little money.
