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1997 Bodegas y Vinedos Alion Ribera del Duero
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1997 Bodegas y Vinedos Alion Ribera del Duero

Producer: Bodegas y Vinedos Alion
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Tempranillo
Origin: Spain
Region: Ribera del Duero

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88 Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2000

Full, deep ruby-red. More expressive, evolved aromas of redcurrant, leather, smoked meat and resiny oak. Smoke, game and cinnamon in the mouth; not quite up to the '98 in depth of flavor or grip.

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Good stuff
06/27/2001
by guscus
but not at the level of th 1994. Lovely bouquet. Good tannic structure and plenty of fruit. It lacks the depth and complexity of previous vintages. Still grabbing 6 bottles for my cellar. 90-91 pts.

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Tempranillo, arguably the most famous of Spain's native grapes, is a vibrant, aromatic varietal that offers spicy, red fruit aromas and flavors. The grape's name translates to "little early one," a moniker that references fruit's early ripening tendency-- Tempranillo thrives even with a short growing season. The varietal is at its best in...
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