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) • RED WINE (DRY)
"The sublime union of two global 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 renowned D.O.Ca. Rioja. Classified as an extraordinarily elegant dry red wine, it is composed of 100% Tempranillo grapes from old vineyards. It displays captivating aromas of blueberries, red plums, vanilla, butter, fine smoke, and tobacco, accompanied by vibrant acidity, polished tannins, and timeless finesse."
Atlantic Harmony, Terroir Precision, and the Synergy of Two Iconic Lineages
Macán 2018 Red Wine 750 ml is the ultimate expression of the historic project conceived in 2004 by two giants of global oenology: TEMPOS Vega Sicilia and Compañía Vinícola Edmond de Rothschild. Created under the auspices of the prestigious Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia, this wine comes from a rigorous selection of old Tempranillo plots situated on high terraces of clay-limestone soils in San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Labastida. The 2018 vintage stands out for its Atlantic, fresh, and refined profile, characterized by slow maturation that provided vibrancy, aromatic richness, and exceptional finesse. Categorically classified as a dry red wine, it has been aged in barrels and bottles to offer a brilliant ruby color, complex notes of fresh red and black fruit, hints of French oak and butter, and to impress with a structured, broad, and silky palate.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia.
Specific Origin: D.O.Ca. Rioja (Sonsierra, San Vicente de la Sonsierra y Labastida), Spain.
Grape Varieties: 100% Tempranillo from old vines (average age 38 years).
Type / Classification: High-Expression Dry Red Wine / Great Laying Down Potential.
Soil and Cultivation: High terraces at 500 meters altitude, poor clay-limestone soils with abundant gravel.
Vinification and Aging: Fermentation in oak and stainless steel tanks, followed by careful aging in fine-grained French oak barrels and subsequent bottle maturation.
Flavor Profile / Classification: Dry (Notes of blueberry, red plum, butter, fine smoke, tobacco, vanilla, and noble spices).
Alcohol Content: 14.0% Alc. Vol.
Presentation: 750 ml Bordeaux bottle.
Aging Potential: 15 to 20 years under optimal storage conditions.
Barcode / EAN: 8437012423184
SKU / MPN: ES-BRVS-MACAN18-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Presents a sophisticated, medium-high intensity ruby color, impeccably clean, clear, and with brilliant garnet flashes in the glass.
Nose: Deep, intense, and elegant expression. Unfolds lively notes of fresh red fruit such as cranberry, plum, and red plum, harmoniously complemented by pleasant touches of butter, fine smoke, tobacco, vanilla, and a subtle balsamic background.
Palate: Its passage through the mouth is dry, broad, and full-bodied. It shines with a very well-integrated Atlantic acidity that provides freshness, high but extremely ripe and velvety tannins, closing with a long, persistent, and highly distinguished finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Suggested Gourmet Pairing: The tannic structure and vibrant Atlantic elegance of Macán 2018 demand haute cuisine. It harmonizes exceptionally well with seared tuna or sesame-crusted tuna, duck breast or magret with red fruit sauce, glazed pork loin, grilled lamb or suckling lamb, high-end beef cuts (Prime Ribeye, Bife de Chorizo), veal stews with morels, confit suckling pig, pasta with black truffle, and a select board of cured sheep and aged Manchego cheeses.
Suggested Moments:
- Business: The definitive label to impress at high-level executive meals, close strategic deals, and formal business meetings.
- Special Celebration: An unbeatable bottle for toasts at major milestones, silver weddings, jubilees, and emblematic anniversaries.
- The Perfect Gift: The most coveted gift for collectors, sommeliers, and passionate connoisseurs of great Rioja and Vega Sicilia wines.
- Family Meal: Ideal for gracing the table at unforgettable Sunday family gatherings.
frequently asked questions (faqs)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It is produced in D.O.Ca. Rioja (Sonsierra / Labastida), Spain, by the prestigious internationally renowned winery Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia.
Is this red wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Macán 2018 is a completely dry red wine, world-famous for its great finesse, Atlantic acidity, and oenological richness.
What grapes make up this great Rioja wine?
It is made monovarietally from 100% Tempranillo grapes selected from old vineyards.
What temperature is recommended for serving Macán 2018?
It is advisable to serve between 16°C and 18°C, recommending prior decanting to allow for optimal aeration and aromatic opening.
