Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia Macan Rioja 2019 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia
Country	Spain
Region	Rioja
Varietal	Tempranillo
Vintage	2019
Sku	SP-RD851
Size	750ml

 

The 2019 Macán Rioja is a polished and profoundly structured 100% Tempranillo, sourced from mature vines in the limestone-rich hills of Rioja Alavesa. The 2019 vintage brought excellent growing conditions—balanced ripening, healthy yields, and ideal harvest weather—allowing for fruit of exceptional concentration and phenolic maturity. Fermentation took place in stainless steel and French oak vats, followed by 16–18 months of aging in mostly new and second-use French oak barrels, and further refinement in bottle before release. In the glass, the wine reveals a deep ruby hue and an aromatic profile of black cherry, red plum, violets, graphite, and subtle toast, with underlying notes of cedar, licorice, and crushed rock. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet impeccably balanced, with fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish that reflects the calcareous terroir. The oak is beautifully integrated, offering structure and spice without overshadowin

Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia is a landmark collaboration between two of the most respected names in global fine wine: Tempos Vega Sicilia, Spain’s most prestigious estate, and Baron Benjamin de Rothschild, of the legendary Bordeaux wine dynasty behind Château Lafite Rothschild. The partnership was born in 2004, united by a common vision to craft a modern, terroir-expressive Rioja that would stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s top wines—grounded in tradition but informed by precision viticulture and contemporary sensibility. After nearly a decade of research and vineyard acquisition, the team focused their efforts in Rioja Alavesa, where high elevations, chalky-limestone soils, and a cooler Atlantic-influenced climate yield Tempranillo of great freshness, structure, and aging potential. The estate’s purpose-built winery in Samaniego integrates cutting-edge technology with meticulous, low-intervention winemaking, led by technical director Gonzal