Bodegas Benjamin De Rothschild - Vega Sicilia Macán reveals a modern lair of the Rioja region, through the excellent aroma of Tempranillo grapes hand-picked from 40-year-old vines. James Suckling scores with 95 points this remarkable wine of the domain, fermented in French oak barrels, matured for 16-18 months in oak barrels with extra-fine grain and aged for at least three years in glass.
Bodegas Benjamin De Rothschild - Vega Sicilia Macán is thus defined as a dense, intensely fruity red wine, with rich, well-integrated tannins and a persistent mineral finish, which fully displays its qualities at a recommended temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. Taste it with dishes with red sauce and meat, matured cheeses or chocolate desserts.
Tasting notes:
Smell: Intense scent of black plum bathed in chocolate.
Taste: Elegant and generous, the taste reveals rich aromas of plums, blackberries and chocolate, with fine touches of sweet spices.
Color: Intense red-purple.