Bodegas Alión Ribera del Duero Bodegas Alión 2021 giovanna-tantini Les Roches and Les Garants

Les Roches and Les Garants and the vines at the top of the vineyard lie a stone’s throw from the winery

It finishes with tangy-berry deliciousness and impressive persistence

I do have a soft spot for this wine as it neatly brings together the best of the variety without it ever being overblown or just too much

Eight of their 80 acres are planted to six different clones of Nebbiolo

Bodegas Alión Ribera del Duero Bodegas Alión 2021 giovanna-tantini Les Roches and Les Garants2021 was a vintage to savour, to enjoy tasting the grapes, with their crisp, fruity skins and noble textures. The wines developed gently and the winemaking flowed smoothly. It was a year to remember and one that we are very proud of. A balanced, silky and profound vintage.