{"title":"TEMPOS Vega Sicilia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/TEMPOS_Banner.jpg?v=1718093819\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Vega Sicilia became part of the Álvarez family's life in 1982, the foundations were laid for TEMPOS Vega Sicilia. It has constantly and steadily grown since then, involving the introduction of wines produced in different wine-making areas, reaching out to new consumers around the world and laying the foundations for a promising and highly successful future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1991 the Álvarez family created Álion, a modern and up-to-date wine, quite unlike the classicism of Vega Sicilia. Produced in the same denomination of origin and just 15km from the Vega Sicilia brands, it marked a turning point in the production of wine from Ribera del Duero. In 1993, just three years after the fall of communism in Hungary, Tokaji-Oremus was founded and marked the first foray outside of Spain for the Álvarez family. Respect for the history and tradition of one of the greatest wines in the world is combined with the modernisation and technological updates introduced by the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2001, Pintia was created in the Toro region, further down the Duero River and enabled the Álvarez family to broaden the horizon of its wine-making project on the banks of the River Duero. Twelve years later, Mácan was the brainchild of Benjamin de Rothschild and Vega Sicilia. The union of two leading names in the world of wine is based in the La Rioja denomination of origin and augers a future full of great wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tokaj-oremus-mandolas-dry-furmint","title":"Oremus Mandolás Dry Furmint 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine's name comes from the old way of referring to the vineyard from where it comes. Mandolás is one of the Oremus vineyards and it is only planted with Furmint, the noblest grape variety of the region. Oremus Mandolás, made from the grape variety Furmint, has evolved since its first vintage in 2000 and a series of improvements have been taking place across all areas of production. In the vineyard a number of techniques have been implemented including specific plot selection in order to obtain an optimal healthy golden ripe cluster selection. At winery level, changes in new oak barrel toasting used in the fermentation process along with frequent and controlled batonages, restores the minerality of the volcanic soil, characteristic of the region. The manually harvested bunches are gently pressed and fermentation takes place 50 % in new Hungarian oak barrels and 50 % in stainless steel tanks. 70% of the wine is aged in oak barrels for 3 months stirring up the lees every week (\"batonnage\") and for another 3 months in complete peace. 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The aim at Oremus is to produce Tokaji wines of elegance and balance with perfect harmony between the sweet fruit and natural acidity. The production of Aszú wine (teardrop wine) is a meticulous process only possible in exceptional vintages and under particular conditions which promote the development of \"Botrytis Cinérea\" (noble rot). For hundreds of years it has been made in the same manner, adding to a \"Gönc\" barrel (136 litres) of must, 5 panniers (puttonyos) with 25 kg of noble Aszú berries. Aszú berries are macerated for two days until swelling and later gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in new Hungarian oak barrels; a slow process which can take up to two months. The ageing process is completed in 136 and 200 litre barrels for 2 to 3 years and bottled for an additional year. Citrus, peach and apricot aromas characterise the nose of this Aszú 5 puttonyos 2013; Rich, intense on the palate with a long aftertaste of orange blossom and spices. 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It is balanced in bottle for over 18 months.[#intro]Freshness, fruitiness \u0026amp; delicacy are the hallmarks of Macán Clásico...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macán","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23121507418170,"sku":"A20MACANCLASSICO-1","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Clasico.jpg?v=1588852055"},{"product_id":"benjamin-de-rothschild-and-vega-sicilia-macan-rioja","title":"Macán Rioja 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eMacán is Bodegas Benjamín de Rothschild \u0026amp; Vega Sicilia´s flagship wine. It's elegance, depth, freshness and fruitiness is the result of a meticulous grape selection from the estates best “pagos” (vineyards) in San Vicente de la Sonsierra. Its silky tannin is a genuine result of fruit sourced from very old Tempranillo vines, alongside careful ageing in extra-fine grain French wood for between 16 and 18 months.[#intro]The outstanding flagship Rioja of Benjamín de Rothschild \u0026amp; Vega Sicillia...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macán","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23121569251386,"sku":"A18MACAN-1","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Macan.jpg?v=1556617791"},{"product_id":"macan-clasico-rioja-magnum-150cl","title":"Macán Clásico Rioja | Magnum (150cl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% Tempranillo Macán Clásico is a wine deeply attached to its territory. Freshness, fruitiness and delicacy are its signs of identity. It is produced in stainless steel casks; part of its malolactic fermentation in oak; new oak and single use barrel ageing for 12 to 14 months determined only by the characteristics of the vintage. It is balanced in bottle for over 18 months.[#intro]Vega Sicilia \u0026amp; Benjamin de Rothschild's Macán Clásico Rioja in large bottle format...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macán","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40322336325699,"sku":"A18MACANCLASICO150CL","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/ClasicoMagnum.jpg?v=1669210788"},{"product_id":"pintia-toro-red-wine","title":"Pintia Toro by Vega Sicilia","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf Vega Sicilia’s \u003cstrong\u003eUnico\u003c\/strong\u003e is the grand patriarch of Spanish wine, then Pintia is the daring, adventurous younger brother. Located in the rugged region of\u003cstrong\u003e Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e, just down the river from Ribera del Duero, Bodegas Pintia was established by the Álvarez family to see if they could tame the famously wild and powerful grapes of the area. The result is a wine that keeps all the \"muscle\" and soul of Toro but delivers it with the incredible silkiness and class you expect from a top-tier producer. These vines grow in stony, sun-drenched soils that create thick-skinned grapes, resulting in a wine that is dark, aromatic, and built to last. The 2019 vintage  is a masterclass in balance. It is a \"fresher\" style for Pintia, showing beautiful notes of juicy blueberries, tarry blackberries, and a hint of wet stone. On the palate, it feels broad and stony but never heavy. It’s a sophisticated red that is ready to enjoy now but will happily sit in your cellar for another decade. The 2020 comes from a much warmer, more intense growing season. To keep the wine elegant, the winemakers used clay amphorae (large jars) during ageing to preserve the fruit's freshness. This is a big, \"hugging\" wine - it’s juicy and full of character, with flavours of ripe prunes, violets, and black plums. It is bold, lush, and unapologetically rich. 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After destemming, the berries are left to macerate for 4-12 hours before pressing, with the emphasis on noble rot. Late Harvest is a very balanced wine made from an interesting blend of different grape varieties. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 15-25 days. The wine is then aged in Hungarian oak barrels (called Szerednyei and holding 220 litres) for three months and in the bottle for a 10 month ageing period. The Oremus Late Harvest Tokaji is a harmonious, fresh and silky wine that is very versatile and provides a wide array of possibilities. 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Unico, an assemblage of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon, is a world-renowned icon and the flagship wine of Vega Sicilia. Of the almost 1,000 hectares that make up the Vega Sicilia estate, 210 are dedicated to the cultivation of vines, with nineteen different types of soil and fifty-five plots with very specific features. In the extraordinary management of these soils, the influence of the course of the River Duero and the passage of time have been crucial. Forty of these hectares are used to produce Unico, which is aged for a minimum of ten years between barrel and bottle, one of the longest ageing processes in the world. Both French and American oak are used, in new and used 225-litre barrels and 22,000-litre vats. Though long and complex, this maturation technique works wonders and the wines gain a myriad of nuances, a precise texture, and a wonderful depth over time. Thanks to this incredible terroir and unique ageing process, Unico can continue developing for decades. The 2016 vintage marks a special moment in the estate’s history. It is the first release fully shaped by technical director Gonzalo Iturriaga de Juan, who joined in 2016 with a mission of precision and balance. The result is an \"instant classic\" - a fragrant, understated, and incredibly elegant wine that has already picked up a massive 98 points from Tim Atkin MW. 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While its big brother, Unico, spends a decade or more in the cellar, Valbuena is released after exactly five years (hence the name). It’s the wine the estate uses to show off the true, concentrated soul of their Tempranillo grapes without the heavy mask of extreme age.Valbuena, is the purest expression of the Tinto Fino grape (Tempranillo) in Vega Sicilia. Whilst Tinto Fino is the predominant variety in the assemblage of Valbuena a portion of Merlot is also added into the wine, to a greater or lesser extent, depending on the vintage. After fermentation, Valbuena is aged over five winters in barrel then bottle, which is why it is called Valbuena 5º. The crucial first year of ageing takes place in barrel, with 75% French oak and 25% American oak. In this first stage, the aim is to amplify the wine’s structure, sense of sweetness and density. The second year of ageing takes place in large wooden vats and, during this stage, it gains elegance, complexity, tension and subtlety. 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