Vega SiciliaValbuena 5° 2019

Product code: 23084
£168.25 inc VAT
£1,009.50 / case of 6
Spain
Red Wine from
Castilla y León, Spain
Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Castilla y León
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Ribera del Duero
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Vega Sicilia
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Merlot, Tinto Fino
Grape: 97% Tinto Fino, 3% Merlot
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Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Castilla y León
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Ribera del Duero
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Vega Sicilia
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Merlot, Tinto Fino
Grape: 97% Tinto Fino, 3% Merlot

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

The Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2019 is a refined expression of Ribera del Duero, showing remarkable balance and depth. On the nose, it opens with vibrant red and black fruit—raspberries, blackberries, and dark cherries—interwoven with notes of dried herbs, cedar, tobacco, and subtle spice from well-integrated oak. The palate is elegant yet powerful, with fine-grained tannins supporting layers of ripe fruit, graphite, balsamic nuances, and hints of cocoa. A lively acidity brings freshness, while the long, savoury finish carries notes of mineral and spice, reflecting both precision and harmony. This vintage is approachable in its youth but structured to age gracefully for decades.

Product Notes

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5° is an exquisite Spanish red wine hailing from the Ribera del Duero region. This elegant wine pays homage to the complexity and depth of Tempranillo grapes, holding back on showing its true nature until given ample time to breathe. Upon pouring, alluring scents of ripe blackberry and spicy oak yield to luscious layers of red fruit, nutmeg, and tobacco on the palate. With its beautifully balanced tannins and crisp acidity, the Valbuena 5° delivers an incredibly long, harmonious finish. It is a fine testament to Vega Sicilia's legacy of stellar winemaking.

About the Winery

Vega Sicilia

Founded in 1864, Vega Sicilia winery has etched its name in the annals of global winemaking as a beacon of excellence. Nestled amidst the unrivalled beauty of Spain's Ribera del Duero, it is revered for its remarkable tradition, attention to detail and dedication to producing world-class wines with unparalleled character.

This winery is best known for its iconic "Unico," a red wine that is often considered the epitome of Spanish viticulture. Made primarily from Tempranillo grapes, but with a touch of Bordeaux, Unico is renowned for its longevity and elegance, seemingly effortlessly encompassing the very essence of time in each bottle.

The winery is situated on a sprawling 1000-hectare estate that includes not just vineyards, but also a maize of cellars and a cooperage. Here, adhering to an age-old family tradition, oak barrels are crafted in house for the wine's maturation; little wonder that patience and perseverance are intrinsic elements of Vega Sicilia’s winemaking philosophy.

Over the years, the Vega Sicilia winery has built an enviable reputation for unmatched quality being uncompromising in its standards. Its other series, including Valbuena 5°, Vega Sicilia Unico Reserva Especial and Pintia, all contribute to the winery's celebrated portfolio each exhibit a distinctive character that is testament to the finesse and skill of the Vega Sicilia’s winemakers.

Vega Sicilia winery has always maintained its commitment to create wines of distinction and prestige; wines that are an embodiment of expertise crafted through generations. Elegant and complex, these wines have the distinctive ability to evolve over time, offering the drinker a unique taste experience like no other.

However, beyond the exceptional wines, Vega Sicilia winery is a microcosm in which the marriage of art and science manifests as viticultural poetry. It is not simply a winery, but a place where passion, dedication and respect for nature blend to produce wines that are, in every sense of the word, timeless.

https://www.temposvegasicilia.com

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