Vintage Character The 2021 BR Vega Sicilia Macán showcases the pinnacle of Rioja DOCa refinement. The benchmark 2021 vintage benefited from optimal growing conditions, where warm sunny days paired with cool summer nights promoted slow, balanced phenolic ripening while preserving vibrant natural acidity. Originating from high-altitude vineyards in Rioja Alavesa, the vines draw character from nutrient-poor calcareous clay soils sheltered by the Sierra de Cantabria mountain range, instilling remarkable mineral tension and structural elegance into the fruit.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, it offers enticing aromas of ripe dark berries, black cherries, and crushed violets interwoven with refined cedar and subtle graphite notes. The palate reveals a silky, polished texture framed by fine-grained tannins, vibrant blackberry flavors, and a long, chalky mineral finish. This complex red pairs magnificently with roasted rack of lamb, grilled dry-aged ribeye, or braised five-spice duck.
Winery Background Crafted by Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia, Macán represents a visionary joint venture uniting Bordeaux precision with Spanish winemaking heritage. The estate practices parcel-by-parcel viticulture with meticulous hand-harvesting to capture the pure expression of Tempranillo. Fermented in temperature-controlled vats followed by aging in fine French oak barrels, Macán stands as a benchmark for modern Rioja elegance.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryBodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia