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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Mar 18, 2025 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Mar 25, 2025 08:00PM EDT
  • 2003
  • 750ml
  • Spain
  • Castilla y Leon
  • Ribera del Duero
  • Tempranillo
  • Red
Lot 38

2003 Vega Sicilia Alion Ribera del Duero DO - 6 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$1,100 - CAD$1,400

Bid Increments

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CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
CAD$1,000 CAD$100
CAD$2,000 CAD$200
CAD$3,000 CAD$250
CAD$5,000 CAD$500
CAD$10,000 CAD$1,000
CAD$20,000 CAD$2,000
CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 6 bottle(s) of 2003 Vega Sicilia Alion Ribera del Duero DO - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1100 - $1400 with a reserve of $700. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11473.

Condition

Please note the following bottle conditions in this lot - In Neck

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A Toronto based consignor who began collecting wine in his early 20s. He worked in fine dining establishments and was able to meet wine merchants and fell in love with it. He sourced his wine through the LCBO and stored it at optimum cellar temperature of 54-to-57-degrees Fahrenheit.
The rating for 2003 Vega Sicilia Alion Ribera del Duero DO is 96+ points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The good news is that the 2003 Alion is even better than the 2002. It has a similar personality but with more depth and concentration as well as structure. The ripe tannins suggest much more will be revealed with another 6-8 years in the bottle. It will drink well for 15+ years thereafter.