Macán de Vega Sicilia & Rothschild 2017

The power and aromatic richness of a red wine from La Rioja

The estate

Since its acquisition by the Álvares family in 1982, Vega Sicilia has continued to grow and establish its international reputation. Today, a never-ending quest for excellence, a beautiful harmony with nature, rigour and an unwavering dedication make the Spanish estate a prestigious reference. Over the years, other wineries like Pintia have come to embrace and enhance the Vega Sicilia philosophy. Thus, the extreme care taken in the vineyards and throughout the winemaking process is the sign of great Spanish wines from unique lands.

The wine

Macán by Vega Sicilia & Rothschild is a wine from La Rioja born from the close Franco-Spanish collaboration between two illustrious winemaking institutions. Initiated in 2004, this joint-venture between Vega Sicilia and the Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild brings out, through wines made from a rigorous selection of plots, all the nuances and complexity of Spain's finest terroirs.

The vintage

2017 began with extreme weather conditions, marked by episodes of frost and heavy rainfall. Weather conditions were milder from July until the harvest.

The blend

Tempranillo (100%).

Vega Sicilia & Rothschild’s Macán 2017: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

Intense, opaque colour.

Nose

Complex and expressive, the nose gives off bright black fruit fragrances.

Palate

Firm and full-bodied, the palate seduces with its intense fruity expression, harmoniously combined with balsamic, cinnamon and cocoa aromas. The palate exudes firm and elegant tannins which, after two to three years of ageing, will reveal all their finesse.