
Alión marked a before and after in the wines of the Denomination of Origin Ribera del Duero with his 100% French wooden ciranza. Alión 2018 introduces 20% used oak. Very calm vintage; After a winter with sufficient rains, to the historical extent, and with very good total reserves at depth in all types of soil, we are heading for a drier than normal spring. The early budding of the vineyard although the rains during the flowering period slowed it down. There were no noticeable spring frosts. Summer with sufficient heat and a few sporadic thunderstorms without serious consequences. Regular cycle of the vine without any stress and a little ahead of half a year. Dry September helping to end the balanced ripening of the grapes.