Valbuena 5º 2018 wine · Bodegas Vega Sicilia · 0.75 L bottle
Ribera del Duero · D.O.

Valbuena 5º 2018

Very Good (CRDO Ribera del Duero) · 0.75 L bottle

A rainy, cool year with a late harvest. Atlantic-style, fruity wines with marked acidity, very classic.

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About this vintage

Valbuena 5º 2018 — A rainy, cool year with a late harvest. Atlantic-style, fruity wines with marked acidity, very classic.

Tasting note

A cool, rainy cycle: the most Atlantic and taut Valbuena of the range. Bright, luminous garnet. A nose of crunchy red fruit, pomegranate, flowers and a minty balsamic note, with the oak barely hinted at. On the palate it stands out for its freshness and nerve: medium body, fine tannins and a vibrant, easy-drinking finish. A year of filigree over power, ideal for a versatile table. Delicious young.

Ageing

Five years from harvest: 18 months in new barrels, 18 months in used barrels and 24 months in bottle before release.

Grapes

Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) 91%, Merlot 7%, Malbec 2%

Food pairing

Roast red meats, small game, milk-fed lamb, aged sheep's cheeses and traditional Spanish stews.

Serving

16–18 °C. Decant at least one hour before serving.

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