Bodegas Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero Valbuena 5.° Reserva 2013

Price: $159.99
Producer | Bodegas Vega Sicilia |
Country | Spain |
Region | Ribera del Duero |
Varietal | Tempranillo |
Vintage | 2013 |
Sku | 15464 |
Size | 750ml |
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Bodegas Vega Sicilia Description
Valbuena is the pure expression of a red at Vega Sicilia, with an ageing process, from barrel to bottle, which lasts five years and gives its name: Valbuena 5º (5th).
Both new and used 225-litre French and American oak barrels and 8.500-litre vats are used for a long and complex process for perhaps, the wine which has evolved the most in the last few years.
Valbuena 5º presents its splendor in each vintage and a direct view of the greatness of its soil, where 140 hectares of land are dedicated to this wine; weather conditions each year make a distinction on the vintage.
Thanks to the extraordinary job in the vineyard and a second year ageing in tanks, today Valbuena 5º 2013 is vibrant and rich.
James Suckling: 96 Points
Very attractive aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate and orange peel, as well as fresh herbs. Full-bodied, very rich and layered with lots of beautiful fruit. A long and flavorful finish. Rich and opulent. A blend of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Merlot. Drink or hold.
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
A polished texture carries focused flavors of cherry, licorice, espresso and mineral in this lithe red. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, the acidity clean and fresh. Has muscle, but remains elegant.
Wine Enthusiast: 91 Points
Exotic aromas of blueberry along with Middle Eastern spice notes set this apart from the Ribera del Duero pack. A wide, pulpy palate is smacking, while short, oaky flavors of stewed plum and beef bouillon are meaty and again, different than most wines from the area. …