MACÁN 2018 RED WINE 750 ML
BODEGAS BENJAMIN DE ROTHSCHILD & VEGA SICILIA 100% TEMPRANILLO • D.O.CA. RIOJA
SPAIN • D.O.CA. RIOJA (SONSIERRA / LABASTIDA)
"The sublime union of two world wine legends: Rothschild and Vega Sicilia. Macán 2018 Red Wine 750 ml is a masterpiece crafted by Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia in the famous D.O.Ca. Rioja. Classified as a dry red wine of extraordinary elegance, it is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes from old vines. It displays captivating aromas of blueberries, red plums, vanilla, butter, fine smoke, and tobacco, accompanied by vibrant acidity, polished tannins, and timeless finesse."
The Synergy of Two Iconic Lineages
The Macán 2018 Red Wine stems from the 2004 project between TEMPOS Vega Sicilia and the Edmond de Rothschild Wine Company. From old Tempranillo plots on terraces in San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Labastida. It is a dry wine with a fresh and refined Atlantic profile. Buy this great Rioja wine with fast and secure shipping at LaCava.shop.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia.
Origin: D.O.Ca. Rioja (Sonsierra, San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Labastida), Spain.
Variety: 100% Tempranillo from old vines (average age of 38 years).
Soil: High terraces at 500 meters, clay-limestone with gravel.
Vinification and Aging: Fermentation in oak and steel; aging in fine-grain French oak barrels, bottle maturation.
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Alcohol Content: 14.0% Alc. Vol.
Aging Potential: 15 to 20 years.
Barcode / EAN: 8437012423184
SKU / MPN: ES-BRVS-MACAN18-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Visual: Medium-high intensity ruby with garnet flashes.
Nose: Blueberry, plum, butter, fine smoke, tobacco, and vanilla.
Palate: Broad and structured, velvety ripe tannins, and a long finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Occasions and Pairings
Suggested Gourmet Pairing: Seared tuna, duck magret, pork loin, suckling lamb, Prime Rib Eye, confit suckling pig, truffle pasta, and aged Manchego cheeses.
Suggested Occasions:
- Business: Executive meals and deal closures.
- Special Celebration: Silver weddings and jubilees.
- The Perfect Gift: For collectors and sommeliers.
- Family Meal: Sunday celebrations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It is crafted in the D.O.Ca. Rioja (Sonsierra, Labastida), Spain, by Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia.
Is this red wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is a completely dry red wine, with great finesse, Atlantic acidity, and oenological richness.
What grapes make up this great Rioja wine?
100% Tempranillo from old vines.
At what temperature is it recommended to serve?
Between 16°C and 18°C; decanting beforehand is recommended.