Benjamin de Rothschild - Vega Sicilia Macán Clasico Rioja Tempranillo 2019

A pure expression of Rioja Tempranillo, with a red-fruited core supported by muscular tannins and noteworthy freshness.

This starry joint venture was formed in 2004, embarking on a painstaking five year quest to purchase vineyards in the prime fillet of limestone rich soils running east of Haro, before producing its first vintage in 2009. The 92 hectares of old vine Tempranillo that were eventually selected produce fragrant, concentrated fruit on these poor, well drained soils Winemaking, managed as it is by Vega Sicilai, is exemplary, typifying the complex, textural house style while transparently expressing a very different terroir. The results are thrilling.