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Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia produce rather modern wines from the Rioja region following the Bordeaux model of first and second wine.

Macán is the flagship of the winery. It combines finesse, subtlety and elegance. It is the result of a rigorous selection of grapes from the best plots of the vineyards.

 

Additional tasting notes

Color : Purple with ruby reflections.


Nose : Intense, mineral and fruity: black fruit, cherry and blackberry.


Mouth : A dense and powerful wine. It presents a beautiful structure and great tannic intensity, providing a good potential for evolution.


Alcohol level : 14.5%


Winemaking : Fermentation in French oak vats for 10-15 days. It is aged in new barrels for between 16 and 18 months, followed by at least two years in the bottle.


Food pairing : Braised shank, lamb chop, game


Aging potential : 10 to 15 years

  • Country : Spain
  • Region : Rioja
  • Producer : B. de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia
  • Appellation : Rioja DOCa
  • Classification alfavin : Powerful red
    Powerful, tannic, complex and full bodied. A wine of concentration, intensity and exceptional lingering flavour. High aging potential
  • Grape : Tempranillo
  • Content : 75 cl
  • Type : Red
  • Parker Points : 93
  • Wine Name : B. de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia Macan 2016

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