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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Nov 5, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Nov 12, 2024 08:00PM EST
  • 2011
  • 750ml
  • Spain
  • Castilla y Leon
  • Ribera del Duero
  • Tempranillo
  • Red
  • HH3331
  • HH3332
Lot 902

2011 Vega Sicilia Alion Ribera del Duero DO - 2 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$280 - CAD$400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
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 2 bottle(s) of 2011 Vega Sicilia Alion Ribera del Duero DO - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $280 - $400 with a reserve of $200. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11189.

Condition

Wine in this lot has following conditions - In Neck.

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This prestigious collection comes to Iron Gate from a revered connoisseur and long-time wine collector. Lover of American wines, he spent many years sourcing them from some of the USA's finest properties and had them stored professionally at 55 Degrees in Napa Valley. Recognizing his cellar had grown far beyond what he could reasonably consume, he's brought the wines to auction to share with fellow enthusiasts.
The score for 2011 Vega Sicilia Alion Ribera del Duero DO is 94 points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The 2011 Alion is pure Tempranillo from vineyards averaging 25 to 30 years of age, harvested early (second half of September) matured for 16 months in new Nevers barrels (that’s a difference with Vega Sicilia