Red wine from La Rioja. Tempranillo with a dollop of Grenache aged for 10 months in stainless steel tanks, French oak barrels and American oak barrels.
The red wine Macán Clásico has two legendary names behind it: Bodegas Vega Sicilia and Benjamin de Rothschild. The 2022 vintage of this Spanish red wine is made from Tempranillo and a spark of Grenache (1%).
The grapes are sourced from 100 hectares of vineyards with limestone and clay-limestone soils situated at roughly 500 metres of altitude and planted with vines around 30 years old.
This red wine from La Rioja was traditionally vinified. The grapes were first fermented in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts. After that, the wine was aged for 10 months in 5% American oak barrels, French oak barrels (30% used) and stainless steel tanks.
Bottled in June 2024, the red wine Macán Clásico 2022 was cellared for a no less than 18 months before being released onto the market.
Aerate before drinking.
236,067 bottles produced.
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Appearance
The red wine Macán Clásico is deep ruby with some purple reflections.
Nose
Ripe and nicely balanced, this Tempranillo with a dollop of Grenache carries expressive notes of forest fruit and raspberry pie, with a dash of cardamom, curry and cedar and a hint of mint chocolate.
Palate
This wine of Bodegas Vega Sicilia and Benjamin de Rothschild is savoury, gently warm and medium-bodied, with polished tannins and an inviting mid palate, ending with a note of black pepper, cedar and smoke.
Our personal opinion
The wine Macán Clásico 2022 blends elegance and hedonism.
OTHER VINTAGES
Macán Clásico 2021:
Enterwine 94. Parker 95. Tim Atkin 95. Peñín 94. James Suckling 92.
Macán Clásico 2020:
Enterwine 94. Parker 94. Peñín 94. J. Suckling 93. T. Atkin 94.
Macán Clásico 2018:
Parker 94. Peñín 94. J. Suckling 94. T. Atkin 94.
Year
2022
Type
Red
D.O.
Rioja
Bottle size
75 cl
Percentage of Alcohol
14.5
Serving tempurature
16-18ºC
Should this wine be decanted?
40-60 minutes before serving
Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming?
No
Organic
No
Is this product free of sulfites?
No
Vegan
No
Ageing
Crianza
Type of ageing
Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels
10
Parker's Score
94
Peñin Score
93
Enterwine's Score
94
Other guides
Tim Atkin: 94 points.
James Suckling: 92 points.
Percentage of variety
Tempranillo 99%, Garnacha Tinta 1%.
Pairings
Birds, Bull meat, Civet, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, White meat with gravy
Taste
Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion
A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement
