Vega Sicilia Macan Classico 2020

Vega Sicilia Macán Clásico 2020

Basic data

Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo

Alcohol percentage: 14% vol.

Region: Rioja DOCa, Spain; specifically the Sonsierra area (San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Labastida, Ábalos, Navaridas and Elvillar)

Vineyard & terroir

The average age of the vineyards is around 40 years, which gives deeper roots and better complexity in the grapes.

Soil type: calcareous clay and gravel, which contributes to structure and minerality.

The harvest yield is moderate to ensure quality: around 3,000-4,000 kg per hectare, corresponding to approximately 21-28 hl/ha depending on the plot.

Vinification & maturation

The grapes are harvested manually in small boxes to ensure gentle transport and preserve quality.

Fermentation with a combination of traditional and modern techniques including cold skin contact (cold soak) before the actual alcoholic fermentation.

Maturation: wine aging takes place primarily in French oak barrels, including some new barrels, as well as a good bottle aging before release.

Aroma & taste profile

Aroma: Elegant and complex with notes of dark berries (plums, black cherries), a touch of vanilla and spices from barrel aging, and a little forest floor or toasted oak. At the same time, there is a freshness in the aroma that keeps the wine nicely balanced.

Taste: Velvety in the mouth with a medium-to-full body. The fruit is ripe and rich, the tannins are soft but with good structure. The acidity gives liveliness and helps keep the wine's base solid over time. The aftertaste is persistent with a fruit, wood and spicy finish.

Storage potential & serving

This wine can be stored for 10-15 years under optimal conditions (temperature around 12-14 °C, moderate humidity) to develop more tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco and complex spiciness.

Best served at approximately 18 °C to highlight both the fruit and nuances of the wood aging.

Overall rating

Macán Clásico 2020 is a Rioja of great elegance and finesse. It combines the characteristic Tempranillo fruit with structured tannins, fine barrel character and a freshness that makes it both lovely now and very promising for those wishing to age. If you appreciate wines with depth, balance and terroir tone, this is a wine that truly shows what modern Rioja can deliver.